TABLE OF CONTENTS Diamond Ad Inside Front Cover Table of Contents 1 Dizzy Dean Softball Prayer 2 Child Abuse/Molestation/Communicable Disease/Disclaimer/Safety & Rules 3-4 Liability Statement/Legal Disputes 5-7 Mizuno Ad 8 Platinum Sports Ad 9 Officers, Deputy Commissioners 10 Parliamentarian, Historian, National Directors, State Presidents, State Directors 11-14 SteelBerry Trading Pins Ad 15 Committees 16 Deceased National Board Members/ Honorary/Gold Circle/Past Commissioners 17-18 Scholarship Winners 19 Dizzy Dean Softball Organizational Structure 20-21 Common Rule Index/Common Rules 22-46 The Game Ad 44 Louisville Slugger Ad 45 Farm League Rules 47-52 Tennessee Ad 53 Champion Awards Ad 54 Qualite Ad 55 Mississippi Ad 56 Minor League Rules 57-59 Alabama Ad 60 Southpaw Web Designs Ad 61 Freshman League Rules 62-64 Georgia Ad 65 Sophomore, Junior & Senior Rules 66-68 Museum Ad 69 Let Em Play Ad 70 Repicci’s Ad 71 6 Year Old Champions 72-73 Florida Ad 74 Braves Ad 75 8 Year Old Champions 76-77 10 Year Old Champions 78-79 12 and Under Champions 80-81 14 and Under Champions 82-83 16 and Under Champions 84-85 18 and Under Champions 86-87 Southern Athletic Fields Ad 88 Sadler Insurance Ad Inside Back Cover Powerade Back Cover
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DIZZY DEAN SOFTBALL PRAYER Oh Lord, it is with joy we begin this year of Dizzy Dean Softball. We always want your blessings and pray for you to give us a desire to make a happy season of games. Help us to be more thankful to You by strengthening our minds, morals and bodies.
Oh God, we thank You for the many blessings You have given us. We pray that the Holy Spirit will lead in the guiding and training of young people in the enjoyable game of softball. Help us to always remember that growing a strong moral character is very important. Oh God, we ask You to be with our young people that they may always keep their bodies in good physical shape, to always be mentally active, to always play the game fair and square to the very best of their ability. Help them to always be good sportsmen so that they may develop mentally, physically and spiritually even as did our dear Lord whose holy name we pray. Amen.
Glen Fuller
Past National Director, GA
(Deceased National Board Member)
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CHILD ABUSE / MOLESTATION STATEMENT
1. Dizzy Dean Baseball, Inc. abhors all forms of child abuse including verbal abuse, physical abuse, emotional abuse, and sexual abuse and is committed to addressing these concerns by providing risk management guidelines that will lessen, but not totally eliminate the chance of an occurrence. Failure of leagues to implement these risk management precautions may expose such leagues and their officials, volunteers, and other representatives to significant legal liability. 2. Dizzy Dean Baseball, Inc. has no operational control over league security including the selection of volunteers associated with independent leagues, which are affiliated with its program. Therefore, it is the sole responsibility of the independent league to take action to adopt and implement sound risk management precautions. 3. Dizzy Dean Baseball, Inc. strongly recommends that all leagues adopt and implement a child abuse / molestation risk management program. Guidelines for establishing such a program are available on the Dizzy Dean Baseball website or a league may develop a similar comprehensive program. 4. Elements of a sound child abuse / molestation risk management program are as follows: a) Screen all volunteers who have repeated access to youth by requiring completion of a volunteer application and by running a criminal background check. All criminal background checks indicating a conviction involving crimes against a minor must result in disqualification of the volunteer. In addition, other charges and convictions may be an indication of an unfit volunteer and may result in disqualification. b) Distribute materials to educate administrators, volunteers, and parents on the warning signs of child abuse/molestation and how to respond to an allegation. c) Appoint a conduct official to administer the program and to be the primary contact for allegations of child abuse/molestation. d) Encourage the use of a “buddy system” where a non‐related adult is never alone with a single child. e) Encourage the use of take home/pickup policies to ensure that a single child is not being transported by a volunteer as a result of a parent failing to pick up a child in a timely fashion. f) Prohibition of any overnight sleep over event at any official’s house. g) Limiting the distribution of directories/rosters with names, phone numbers, addresses, and pictures to persons on a “need to know” basis. RULES AND PROCEDURES COMMUNICABLE DISEASE PROCEDURES While risk of one athlete infecting another with HIV/AIDS during competition is close to non‐ existent, there is a remote risk that other blood borne infectious diseases can be transmitted. For example, Hepatitis B can be present in blood as well as in other body fluids. Procedures for reducing the potential for transmission of these infectious agents should include, but not be limited to, the following: 1. The bleeding must be stopped, the open wound covered and if there is an excessive amount of blood on the uniform, it must be changed before the athlete may participate. 2. Routine use of gloves or other precautions to prevent skin and mucous membrane exposure when contact with blood or other body fluids is anticipated.
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3. Immediately wash hands and other skin surfaces if contaminated (in contact) with blood or other body fluids. Wash hands immediately after removing gloves. 4. Clean all contaminated surfaces and equipment with an appropriate disinfectant before competition resumes. 5. Practice proper disposal procedures to prevent injuries caused by needles, scalpels and other sharp instruments or devices. 6. Although saliva has not been implicated in HIV transmission, to minimize the need for emergency mouth‐to‐mouth resuscitation, mouthpieces, resuscitation bags, or other ventilation devices should be available for use. 7. Athletic trainers/coaches with bleeding or oozing skin conditions should refrain from all direct athletic care until the condition resolves. 8. Contaminated towels should be properly disposed of/disinfected. 9. Follow acceptable guidelines in the immediate control of bleeding and when handling bloody dressings, mouth guards and other articles containing body fluids. Additional information is available from your state high school association and from the National Federation. DISCLAIMER Dizzy Dean Softball is not responsible for non – related activities at Dizzy Dean Tournaments. Furthermore, Dizzy Dean Softball expressly disclaims any and all liability for injuries sustained at hotels, dormitories, restaurants, swimming pools, water parks or other fun parks, beaches, lakes or other recreational activities engaged in by coaches, players, family members or other spectators away and separate from the playing field of the Dizzy Dean Tournament. SAFETY EQUIPMENT Any and all safety equipment specified by Federal, State, or Local legislation will be required. RULES NOTICE Any rule not covered under an age group playing section, see next age group, see rules as published by the National Federation of State High School Association. See your State Dizzy Dean Softball Rules Committee Member or State Director for clarification.
To obtain a copy of the Boy’s Baseball Rulebook, contact any National Director or Email a request with name and address to: [email protected]
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OPERATIONAL CONTROL BY DIZZY DEAN BASEBALL, INC. FOR THE PURPOSE OF LIABILITY
1. As concerns all pre‐season activities, regular season, intraleague tournaments, and all
other league activities; Dizzy Dean Baseball, Inc. shall have no operational control or
responsibility over the following:
a) Premises: including but not limited to playing fields, practice fields, player
dugouts, spectator areas, concession areas, parking lots, adjoining
areas, and player or spectator entertainment areas whether on site or
off site.
b) Activities: including but not limited to preseason and off‐season meetings and
preparation, try‐outs, practices, games, intraleague tournaments,
fundraising activities, banquets, team or league outings and all
other activities that are team or league approved and travel to and
from the above.
c) Actions: including all actions (including inactions) or decisions on a league
or team level that are initiated by league or team officers, directors,
administrators or volunteers.
2. As concerns all‐star tournaments including sub‐district, district, area, regional, state,
and World Series, Dizzy Dean Baseball, Inc. shall have no operational control or
responsibility over the following:
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a) Premises: including but not limited to practice areas, spectator areas,
concession areas, player accommodations, and player or spectator
entertainment areas whether on site or off site.
b) Activities: including but not limited to activities within housing, player or
spectator entertainment on site or off site, outings, and travel to and
from the above.
c) Actions: including all actions (including inactions) or decisions initiated by
the tournament host or by team volunteers or employees.
3. Dizzy Dean Baseball, Inc. has operational control and responsibility only to the
extent of requiring that any violations of official rules and regulations be corrected in
accordance with the official rules and regulations.
a) Dizzy Dean Baseball, Inc. has joint operational control and responsibility with
the tournament host over all game playing fields and dugout areas for all star
tournaments including sub district, district, area, regional, state and World
Series.
4. Since Dizzy Dean Baseball, Inc. is primarily an “all volunteer” organization with
limited resources, it is not responsible for taking affirmative action to police all
premises, activities, and actions from compliance with the official rules and
regulations except as outlined under (3) above.
However, Dizzy Dean Baseball, Inc. will make best efforts to enforce all such official
rules and regulations once a violation has been brought to its attention.
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DIZZY DEAN BASEBALL, INC. LEGAL DISPUTES
Section 1. To encourage reasonable discussions between actual parties to legal disputes regarding DIZZY DEAN BASEBALL, INC., sanctioned activities; to prevent additional disputes between parties to legal disputes; to limit contact and communication between parties to a legal dispute when legal counsel to all parties are not present; and to establish procedures for the suspension from DIZZY DEAN BASEBALL, INC. activities of those who are involved in legal disputes with DIZZY DEAN BASEBALL, INC.
Section 2. Effective November 8, 2010, any Dizzy Dean National Board Member Official, Dizzy Dean State Official, Participant, Official, Team, Coach, Sponsor, Related Party (including but not limited to parents of Participants, Officials, etc.) or any other person who threatens legal action against Dizzy DEAN BASEBALL, INC., files a legal action against Dizzy DEAN BASEBALL, INC., or has a lawyer contact DIZZY DEAN BASEBALL, INC. regarding a dispute of any kind shall be automatically suspended from all DIZZY DEAN BASEBALL, INC. activities until such legal discussions with Dizzy DEAN BASEBALL, INC. are concluded to the satisfaction of Dizzy DEAN BASEBALL, INC. National Board.
Further, if a legal action against Dizzy DEAN BASEBALL, INC. is filed by a Dizzy Dean National Board Member Official, Dizzy Dean State Official, Participant, Official, Team, Coach, Sponsor, or Related Party (including but not limited to parents of Participants, Officials, etc.), or any other person against Dizzy DEAN BASEBALL, INC., that person’s (or any Related Party’s) team and each of its members may be suspended from all DIZZY DEAN BASEBALL, INC., activities until such legal actions with Dizzy DEAN BASEBALL, INC. are resolved to the satisfaction of Dizzy DEAN BASEBALL, INC. National Board.
Further, should any Dizzy Dean National Board Member Official, Dizzy Dean State Official, Participant, Official, Team, Coach, Sponsor, Related Party (including but not limited to parents of Participants, Officials, etc.) or any other person who sues a Dizzy Dean National Board Member Official, Dizzy Dean State Official or other DIZZY DEAN BASEBALL, INC. affiliate with respect to a dispute related to a DIZZY DEAN BASEBALL, INC. sanctioned activity, may be suspended in their sole discretion by Dizzy DEAN BASEBALL, INC. National Board.
Further, the Commissioner of Dizzy Dean Baseball, Inc. will be responsible for issuing the suspension until such time as it can be confirmed by the National Board of Directors at the Annual Meeting or at a special meeting called for this purpose.
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DIZZY DEAN SOFTBALL P.O. Box 856, Hernando, MS 38632 FARM LEAGUE: 5 ‐ 8 Yrs. Old MINOR: 9 ‐ 10 Yrs. Old FRESHMEN: 11 ‐ 12 Yrs. Old SOPHOMORE: 13 ‐ 14 Yrs. Old JUNIOR: 15 ‐ 16 Yrs. Old SENIOR: 17 ‐ 19 Yrs. Old
OFFICERS
COMMISSIONER…………………………………………………………………….DANNY E. PHILLIPS 2153 Paris Cove, P.O. Box 856, Hernando, MS 38632 DDB: 662/429‐4365 / Home: 662/429‐7790 Email: [email protected] PRESIDENT…….…………………….……….…………………….…….………………………… JIM WAHL 509 Krystal Lane, Birmingham, AL 35217 Cell: 205/613‐0327 Email: [email protected] VICE‐PRESIDENT………………………………………………...………….………………… BOBBY DUNN 5900 Hickory Hill Drive, Chattanooga, TN 37416 Home: 423/344‐6210 / Cell: 423/596‐1353 / Fax: 423/344‐2158 Email: [email protected] SECRETARY………………….…………………………………………………………….BILLY J. POWELL 2490 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Eupora, MS 39744 Home: 662/258‐7626 TREASURER……………………………………………………………………………...HOUSTON SUGGS P.O. Box 24, Cassville, GA 30123 Home: 770/382‐9904 / Cell: 770/606‐4621 Email: [email protected]
DEPUTY COMMISSIONERS Billy J. Powell…………………………………………………………………………… Home: 662/258‐7626 2490 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Eupora, MS 39744 Joe Chandler……………………………………………………… Home: 205/647‐7591 / Cell: 205/919‐1091 9643 Ridge Way, Kimberly, AL 35091 Email: [email protected] Chris Landry……………..………………………………………………………………….Cell: 678/531‐2291 1607 Chesterfield Ct., Woodstock, GA 30189 Email: [email protected] Dent L. Tullis………………………….………Home: 850/874‐9908 / Cell: 850/814‐2950 / Fax: 850/874‐9601 7743 Betty Louise Drive, Panama City, FL 32404 Email: [email protected]
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PARLIAMENTARIAN Roger Faw………………………………………………………………………………… Home: 410/922‐8133 P.O. Box 1729 /Sykesville, MD 21784 Email: [email protected] HISTORIAN Dent L. Tullis………………………….………Home: 850/874‐9908 / Cell: 850/814‐2950 / Fax: 850/874‐9601 7743 Betty Louise Drive, Panama City, FL 32404 Email: [email protected] COMPTROLLER Peggy Ramsey…………………………….……………………… Home: 662/283‐4445 / Cell: 601/573‐5624 P.O. Box 308, Winona, MS 38967 Email: [email protected] PUBLICITY AND ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT TO COMMISSIONER Bobby Dunn……………………………………Home: 423/344‐6210 / Cell: 423/596‐1353 / Fax: 423/344‐2158 5900 Hickory Hill Drive, Chattanooga, TN 37416 Email: [email protected] NATIONAL BOARD MEMBERS ALABAMA Joe Chandler…………………………………………………………………………………Cell: 205/919‐1091 9643 Ridge Way, Kimberly, AL 35091 Email: [email protected] Jim Dunn………………………….……………………………….Home: 205/854‐7769 / Cell: 205/585‐3866 1613 Hideaway Drive, Birmingham, AL 35235 Email: [email protected] Donnie R. Stone………………………….……………………….Home: 205/647‐0238 / Cell: 205/743‐9180 8757 Hamby Rd., Kimberly, AL 35091 Email: [email protected] Tommy Todd………………………………………………………………………………..Cell: 205/821‐6185 2100 Grandview Trail, Smoke Rise, AL 35180 Email: [email protected] Jim Wahl……………………….……………………………………………………………Cell: 205/613‐0327 509 Krystal Lane, Birmingham, AL 35217 Email: [email protected] FLORIDA Dan Martin…………………………………………………………Home: 727/329‐8435 / Cell: 727/422‐3760 10897 105th St. North, Largo, FL 33773 Email: [email protected] Grady Moore……...Home: 850/381‐0609 / Work: 850/271‐5547 / Fax: 850/271‐8551 / Cell: 850/819‐7216 1712 Stephens Avenue, Panama City, FL 32401 Email: [email protected]
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Dent L. Tullis……………………..…………Home: 850/874‐9908 / Cell: 850/814‐2950 / Fax: 850/874‐9601 7743 Betty Louise Drive, Panama City, FL 32404 Email: [email protected] GEORGIA Lamar Childers…………………………………………………...Home: 706/802‐4206 / Cell: 706/728‐4213 118 Morgan Drive, Rome, GA 30165 Chris Landry……………..……………………………………………………………….Home: 678/267‐3994 1607 Chesterfield Ct., Woodstock, GA 30189 Email: [email protected] Frank Seabolt………..…………………………………………….Home: 706/935‐3272 / Cell: 423/580‐3067 431 Wood Yates Rd., Ringgold, GA 30736 Email: [email protected] Houston Suggs………..……………………………………………Home: 770/382‐9904 / Cell: 770/606‐4621 P.O. Box 24, Cassville, GA 30123 Email: [email protected] Willis Waters…………….………………………………………..Home: 770/479‐5621 / Cell: 770/354‐8134 511 Scott Mill Road, Canton, GA 30114 Email: [email protected] LOUISIANA Sunny St. Pelcovich………………………..………………..Home/Fax: 601/795‐8277 / Cell: 504/723‐7832 23 Louis Drive, Poplarville, MS 39470 Email: [email protected] MARYLAND Roger Faw………………………………….………………………………………………Home: 410/922‐8133 P.O. Box 1729, Sykesville, MD 21784 Email: [email protected] MISSISSIPPI Richard Ellis………Home: 662/226‐2919 / Work: 662/227‐3450 / Cell: 662/417‐4685 / Fax: 662/227‐3449 276 Salem Ch. Rd., Grenada, MS 38902 Email: [email protected] or [email protected] Brent Frey………………………………………………………………………………….Home: 662/418‐7004 P. O. Box 5327, Mississippi State, MS 39762 Email: [email protected] Danny E. Phillips………………………………………………..Home: 662/429‐7790 / DDB: 662/429‐4365 2153 Paris Cove, P.O. Box 856, Hernando, MS 38632 Email: [email protected] Billy J. Powell…………………………………………………………………………….Home: 662/258‐7626 2490 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Eupora, MS 39744 Peggy Ramsey…………………………………………………….Home: 662/283‐4445 / Cell: 601/573‐5624 P.O. Box 308, Winona, MS 38967 Email: [email protected]
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TENNESSEE Ronald Berry………………………………………………………………………………Home: 423/894‐0689 6104 Marietta Street, East Ridge, TN 37412 Email: [email protected] Bobby D. Dunn…………………………….Home: 423/344‐6210 / Fax: 423/344‐2158 / Cell: 423/596‐1353 5900 Hickory Hills Drive, Chattanooga, TN 37416 Email: [email protected] Gary St. Clair……………………………………………………………………………..Home: 423/385‐6302 5011A Harley Ln, Chattanooga, TN 37416 Email: [email protected]
STATE PRESIDENTS ALABAMA………………………………………………………………………………………… JIM DUNN 1613 Hideaway Dr., Birmingham, AL 35235 Home: 205/854‐7769 / Cell: 205/585‐3866 Email: [email protected] FLORIDA …………………………………………………………………………………… GRADY MOORE 1712 Stephens Ave, Panama City, FL 32401 Cell: 850/819‐7216 / FAX: 850/271‐8551 Work: 850/271‐5547 / Home: 850/381‐0609 Email: [email protected] GEORGIA…………………………………………………………………………………… CHRIS LANDRY 1607 Chesterfield Court, Woodstock, GA 30189 Cell: 678/531‐2291 Email: [email protected] LOUISIANA……………………………………………………………………… SUNNY ST. PELCOVICH 23 Louis Drive, Poplarville, MS 39470 Home/Fax: 601/795‐8277 / Cell: 504/723‐7832 Email: [email protected] MISSISSIPPI…………………………………………………………………………… TOMMY BLEDSOE 4489 Red Oaks Drive, Horn Lake, MS 38637 Cell: 901/606‐6392 Email: [email protected] TENNESSEE………………………………………………………………………………… DANNY CROWE 7606 Royal Harbor, Ooltewah, TN 37363 Cell: 423/421‐9352
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STATE DIRECTORS
ALABAMA………………………………………………………………………………….DONNIE STONE 8757 Hamby Rd., Kimberly, AL 35091 Home: 205/647‐0238 / Cell: 205/743‐9180 Email: [email protected]
FLORIDA…………………………………………………………………………………………BILL HYLER 5791 Domino Road, Milton, FL 32583 Home: 850/626‐2386 / Work: 850/683‐4595 / Cell: 850/291‐3150
GEORGIA……………………………………………………………………………………WILLIS WATERS 511 Scottmill Road, Canton, GA 30114 Home: 770/479‐5621 / Cell: 770/354‐8134 Email: [email protected]
GEORGIA………………………………………………………………………………CARTHELL ROGERS 60 Crowder Road, Rossville, GA 30741 Home: 706/866‐2947 / Cell: 423/488‐1999 Email: [email protected]
MISSISSIPPI………………………………………………………………………………TERESA BAGWELL 374 Hwy. 15 S., Pontotoc, MS 38863 Home: 662/489‐1882 / Work: 662/489‐6760 Email: [email protected] or [email protected]
NORTH CAROLINA……..……………………….………………………………………….EDDIE ALLEN 1788 Dickey Road, Murphy, NC 28906 Home: 828/644‐9626 / Cell: 828/644‐8105
TENNESSEE………………………………………………………………………………...RUSTY ROMITO 831 McHann Drive, Chattanooga, TN 37412 Home: 423/629‐8896 / Cell: 423/280‐0615
For questions or rule clarifications, please contact the State Director for your State. In the event that a State Director is not listed for your State, please go to the Dizzy Dean National Website for the contact listing in your area. www.dizzydeanbbinc.org Thank You for playing Dizzy Dean Softball!
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COMMITTEES BASEBALL RULES COMMITTEE Bobby Dunn (Chairman) Richard Ellis Grady Moore Joe Chandler Pat Patterson Chris Landry Tommy Todd Frank Seabolt
SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE Joe Chandler (Chairman) Houston Suggs Grady Moore Gary St. Clair Richard Ellis Dent Tullis Peggy Ramsey
CONSTITUTION COMMITTEE Roger Faw (Chairman) Donnie Stone Billy Powell Sunny St. Pelcovich Jim Jones Houston Suggs Dan Martin Brent Frey Lamar Childers
SOFTBALL RULES COMMITTEE Bobby Dunn (Chairman) Gary St. Clair Peggy Ramsey Chris Landry Dent Tullis Willis Waters Tommy Todd Donnie Stone
FINANCE COMMITTEE Peggy Ramsey (Chairman) Frank Seabolt Houston Suggs Ron Berry Jim Dunn Donnie Stone Brent Frey Gary St. Clair
ETHICS COMMITTEE Danny Phillips (Chairman) Jim Jones Dent Tullis Billy Powell Jim Dunn Donnie Stone Roger Faw Sunny St. Pelcovich
WORLD SERIES COMMITTEE National Executive Board
ADS-PUBLICATIONS COMMITTEE Bobby Dunn Chris Landry Danny Phillips
BUSINESS COMMITTEE Billy Powell (Chairman) Bobby Dunn Danny Phillips Jimmy Wahl Houston Suggs Chris Landry
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Deceased National Board Members Bob Arceneaux Ted Bates Robert R.J. Blakeney James T. Tom Bryant Charles Red Drake Glenn W. Fuller A.C. Ty Gauldin Reese Griffin John Guthrie John Hall E.C. “Buttermilk” Johnson C.C. “Bud” Newell Jim Nichols H.J. “Foots” Pearson Marion Pearson E.E. Reno A.L. Rigsby Ray Shepherd W.C. Comer Sims Martin Smith D. B. Stewart Mike Stouflett Wm. E. “Bill Taylor Gordan Turner Jimmy Wright
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HONORARY NATIONAL BOARD MEMBERS
Emily Blakeney Jean Hall Lucy Reno Frances Arceneaux Mary Shepherd Judy Johnson Nell Bryant Jeanette Taylor Sadie Stoufflet Carol Pearson Eleanor Sims Inez Pearson Mirian Rigsby Phillis Bates
GOLD CIRCLE CLUB MEMBERS
Bobby Raborn Earl Rayburn P.O. Box 2261 7000 Lanes End Pascagoula, MS 39567 Ooltewah, TN 37363 (601) 762‐7635 (423) 238‐7070
Joedy Bates Richard Rogers 249 Midway Avenue 8 Cutoff Lane Rossville, GA 30741 Fayetteville, TN 37334 Home: (706) 866‐1907 Home: (931) 433‐4678
Bill Norton James Jones 114 Norton Trail 361 Crestwood Drive Ringgold, GA 30736 Decatur, TN 37322 (706) 937‐4539 (423) 334‐5539
PAST COMMISSIONERS
A.C. “Ty” Gaulden William E. “Bill” Taylor J.T. “Tom” Bryant Sunny St. Pelcovich Marion P. Pearson, Sr. Billy J. Powell Joedy F. Bates
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2011 Dizzy Dean Scholarship Winners ALABAMA Trey Higginbotham * Jeffery Lankford Ryan Densmore * Michael Burrow Mason Davis * Trenton Covington Joshua Grooms * Braden Glass Jarvis Williams * Brooks Phillips FLORIDA Tyler Bailey * Meagan Creel Joshua Davis * Shelby Ruppel Dakota Spikes * Jared Moseley Travis Mosely GEORGIA Corey Hammack * Matthew Holden Bradley Mason * Matthew Murdoch Matt Osbourn * Benjamin Sparks Riley Sparks LOUISIANA Taylor Eymard MISSISSIPPI Drew Allison * Curtis Haynes Hayden Hendrix * Shay Marlaw Ryan Mayfield * Brock Ward TENNESSEE Jacob Brock * James Miles Arlandus Mosley * Sahadut Mughal Nicholas Romito * Garrett Skipper
In Honor of Ty Gaulden Dizzy Dean’s First Commissioner
Note: Deadline to submit applications for scholarships is June 15th of the current year. Applications must be submitted for scholarship renewal.
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DIZZY DEAN SOFTBALL
Dizzy Dean Softball is a division of Dizzy Dean Baseball, Inc. It has been organized as a youth
softball program for all youth regardless of religion, race or color.
Leagues have been established for players from five (5) through nineteen (19) years of age.
The game is played on a softball field suitable for the physical development of growing
youngsters.
The main purpose of this program is to expand Dizzy Dean Softball and to provide a recreation outlet
for as many youth as possible with emphasis being on local league play rather than tournament
play. However, District Tournaments, State Tournaments and Dizzy Dean World Series are for
leagues wishing to participate.
Leagues affiliating themselves with this program must be familiar with the basic set of rules
outlined in this book.
It is suggested that individual leagues follow these rules in local league play; however, they
may be adapted to fit local league play at the option of each individual league.
Any deviation from these rules must be made by the National State Executive board and approved by
the Commissioner of Dizzy Dean Softball.
FINANCE
Section 1. A franchise fee shall be charged each team affiliating itself with the corporation. Division
will be determined from time to time by the national board of directors to suit particular
needs and circumstances.
Section 2. The franchise fee for Dizzy Dean Softball shall be $15.00 per team for Farm, Minor,
Freshman, Sophomore, Junior and Senior Leagues with $3.00 being returned to the state.
All franchise fees must be submitted to the National Treasurer no later than July 1 of the
current year.
Section 3. All profits from the Dizzy Dean World Series after the expenses of the tournament have
been paid will be retained by the host organization.
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LEAGUE DIVISIONS
o The Farm League Division of Dizzy Dean Softball has been organized as a program for girls whose 5th, 6th, 7th or 8th birthday falls before January 1st (first) of the current year.
Rules set forth in this book shall govern all tournament play.
o The Minor Division of Dizzy Dean Softball has been organized as a softball program for girls whose 9th or 10th birthday falls before January 1st (first) of the current year.
Rules set forth in this book shall govern all tournament play.
o The Freshman Division of Dizzy Dean Softball has been organized as a softball program for girls whose 11th or 12th birthday falls before January 1st (first) of the current year.
Rules set forth in this book shall govern all tournament play. o The Sophomore Division of Dizzy Dean Softball has been organized as a softball program for girls whose 13th or 14th birthday falls before January 1st (first) of the current year.
Rules set forth in this book shall govern all tournament play.
o The Junior Division of Dizzy Dean Softball has been organized as a softball program for girls whose 15th or 16th birthday falls before January 1st (first) of the current year.
Rules set forth in this book shall govern all tournament play.
o The Senior Division of Dizzy Dean Softball has been organized as a softball program for girls whose 17th, 18th, or 19th birthday falls before January 1st (first) of the current year.
Rules set forth in this book shall govern all tournament play.
The National State Executive Board will determine the boundaries within their state.
NOTE: Players are allowed to move up to the next age division only.
Suggestions for rule changes or future growth in the Dizzy Dean Softball program should be sent to Bobby D. Dunn, Rules Committee Chairman or the Rules Committee Member of your state by July 1st.
To order patches for your team: Contact the State or National Director for your State or contact Houston Suggs, P.O. Box 24, Cassville, GA 30123, Home: 770/382‐9904 / Cell: 770/606‐ 4621, Email: [email protected]
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Any Change in This Year’s Rules Are Denoted by the Actual Wording That’s Changed Being Printed in RED TYPE. All Rule Numbers Are Being Printed In RED TYPE For Easier Identification ONLY.
Common Rule Index See Appropriate Age Group Playing Field………………………………………………….………………….…………………Section 1:00 Equipment…………………………………………………….…………………………………….Section 2:00 Re‐Entry Substitution……………………………………………………………………………...Section 3:00 Manager and Coaches……………………………………………………….……………………..Section 4:00 Regulation Game (See Appropriate Age Group)…………….…………………………………Section 5:00 Pitching Rules (See Appropriate Age Group)……………….………………………………….Section 6:00 Forfeiture, Appeals, and Protest………………………………………………………………….Section 7:00 Schedules……………………………………………………………………………………………Section 8:00 Special Rules………………………………………………………………………………………..Section 9:00 Teams……………………………………………………………………..………………………….Section 10:00 All‐Star Tournament Teams……………………………………………………………………....Section 11:00 Player Eligibility……………………………………………………………………………………Section 12:00 Birth Dates………………………………………..………………………………………………....Section 13:00 Player Registration………………………………………………………………………………....Section 14:00 Selection of Players………………………………………………………………………………...Section 15:00 League Registration………………………………………………………………..……………….Section 16:00 Team Sponsor………………………………………………………………………………………Section 17:00 Admission to Games……………………………………………………………………………….Section 18:00 Tournaments……………………..…………………………………………………………………Section 19:00 When a rule is not covered in these sections, refer to: the National High School Federation Rule Book.
Dizzy Dean Baseball/Softball Supports The Efforts Of The Parks And Recreation Association.
Please See Us At One Of Our Booths at a Park and Recreation Convention near you!
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GIRLS SOFTBALL
COMMON RULES
All coaches and leagues must try to get rule interpretations and problems solved by their state and
national officers before contacting the Commissioner’s office.
When a rule is not covered in these sections refer to the National High School Federation rules. 1:00 THE PLAYING FIELD
These rules are mandatory for tournament play only.
1:01 First and third base shall be sixty (60) feet from the point of home plate.
1:02 The distance from the point of home plate to second base and from first to third base shall be
eighty‐four (84) feet ten (10) inches.
1:03 Batter’s boxes will be drawn three (3) feet wide and seven (7) feet long and positioned six (6)
inches from the plate.
There should be four (4) feet in front and three (3) feet in back of the middle of home plate.
1:04 A circle 16 feet in diameter shall be drawn with its center at the midpoint of the front edge of
the pitcher’s plate. 2:00 EQUIPMENT
2:01 All players must be in full baseball uniform (cap, numbered shirt, pants & socks).
Team uniforms shall be the same color.
T‐shirts (sleeves) of not more than two colors may be worn with the uniform.
The Dizzy Dean patch must be attached in a manner not to appear temporary and be
located in the same place on all jerseys (either sleeve or breast pocket).
No other organization’s patches, i.e., ASA, NSA, etc., may be worn on a Dizzy Dean
tournament teams uniform.
a) In all district, state, and World Series tournaments, coaches must wear a full baseball
uniform that matches and coordinates with their teams uniform as close as possible or wear
solid colored shorts (slacks are acceptable however, all coaches must be dressed the same)
with a matching or coordinating team shirt or coordinating collared shirt.
Coaches’ shirts are to be tucked in at all times.
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b) Shorts must be cotton, button front with zipper and front pockets, 7” minimum in‐seam
with a maximum in‐seam of 9”. In all cases, the shorts cannot extend below the knees.
c) Cargo shorts, Polyester shorts, Gym shorts or other shorts of any kind will NOT be allowed.
Coaches must wear either tennis shoes or coaches’ shoes.
NOTE: ALL Coaches must be dressed the same.
PENALTY: Violators will not be allowed to participate.
NOTE: All umpires must be in full uniform for tournament play (No shorts allowed).
2:02 A pressure type protective helmet, NOSCAE approved, will be worn by all batters and base
runners.
A player refusing to wear the protective helmet after being warned to do so by the umpire
will not be allowed to continue as a player in the game.
The substitute will assume the ball and strike count if the player was a batter, or will take
the player’s position on the base she occupied if she was a base runner.
2:03 Tennis shoes or baseball shoes with rubberized cleats may be worn. No metal cleats shall be
allowed (Coaches, players, and umpires).
2:04 Players not in full uniform shall not be allowed to play in the game.
2:05 All uniforms must be the same color for tournament play.
2:06 A number must appear on the back of the uniform shirt to assist the official scorer and
spectators in identifying players (Numbers not required on coaches shirts).
2:07 The bat shall be a regulation softball bat (not baseball) (unaltered) made of either wood or an
approved alloy (No T‐Ball or Coach Pitch Bats).
2:08 A leather mitt may be used by the first baseman and the catcher only.
2:09 Any player warming up a pitcher must wear a mask while in the down or crouch position.
2:10 A Dizzy Dean approved softball signed by the Commissioner should be used in all levels of
play and must be used in all tournament play (District, State, and World Series).
2:11 All casts, splints and braces must be padded. Any player equipment judged by the umpire to
be unreasonably dangerous is illegal and cannot be worn.
2:12 All jewelry, not just exposed, is prohibited.
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3:00 RE‐ENTRY SUBSTITUTION
3:01 Dizzy Dean Softball is played under re‐entry substitution in all local league and tournament
play.
a) Any starting player (pitcher included) may be removed from the game by being replaced
legally with a substitute, and then returned to the lineup one time; however, she must be
inserted in the same position in the batting order that he possessed at the start of the game.
The starting player may return to the lineup at any time, on offense or on defense. This
includes all games.
b) Once the substitute has been removed from the game she cannot return. She can make only
one appearance in the game. EXCEPTION: See Common Rules 3:03.
3:02 A batter removed from the game because of too many appearances on the field by the manager
in one inning cannot return to the game until the half inning of play has been completed.
Should this batter be a substitute player, she cannot return to the game at all, because a
substitute can make only one appearance. EXCEPTION: See rule 3:03
3:03 If a manager has used all of his eligible players and a player is ejected, injured, or becomes ill
the game will not be forfeited.
In the case of an injured, sick, or ejected player the OPPOSING MANAGER must select as a
replacement, one of the players on the bench that has already been in the game.
An ejected or injured player cannot return to the game.
In the event a team has less than nine (9) players (ten (10) players for Farm, Minor, and
Freshman Leagues) eligible to play because of injured, sick, or ejected player; the game will
be forfeited.
WARNING: DO NOT VIOLATE ANY PITCHING RULE.
3:04 Under the re‐entry substitute rule, a pitcher may be replaced on the mound during any part of
the game, and return to the mound ONE TIME.
EXAMPLE: She may pitch four (4) innings and be replaced with a substitute and then return to
the mound in the sixth inning as a pitcher. See Rule 3:01
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4:00 MANAGER AND COACHES
4:01 Each team may have a manager and three (3) coaches.
4:02 Two adults may coach the bases if they choose to do so.
4:03 With the exception of the base coaches, all players, managers, etc. must remain in the dugout
throughout the game.
4:04 Any manager or coach who calls time and goes onto the playing field more than one (1) time in
one inning (not game) per pitcher to talk to a player or players, will be required to remove the
current pitcher from the mound.
Under the re‐entry substitution rule, the pitcher may return to the mound after the side has
been retired, if eligible.
4:05 Any manager or coach going onto the playing field to talk to the same batter (or a batter going
to the dugout or bench to talk to the manager or coach) more than one (1) time per batter or
more than three (3) times per inning (not batter) will be required to remove the current batter
from the game and make a substitution in the line‐up.
NOTE: the only exception to Rule 4:04 and 4:05 is in the case of injury or if the time‐out is
called by the opposing team or umpire.
4:06 Only registered players or adult coaches and managers of the team are permitted on the
coaching lines.
The adult manager or coaches whether or not they are on the coaching lines, may
moderately dispute any decision or may discuss any point with the umpires to the extent
allowed by the rules, but if he/she at any time makes any derogatory remarks or undue
criticism about or to the opposing players or umpire, he/she shall immediately be ejected
from the game.
4:07 A manager or player that is ejected must sit out the remainder of the current game and the
entire next game.
That player or coach becomes an illegal participant until they have set out their required
games.
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4:08 The manager is responsible for the conduct of all the teams, coaches, players and fans.
This includes the baiting or heckling of umpires and opposing players from the bench.
PENALTY: Managers, coaches and fans may be removed by umpires or game forfeited
(Umpire’s judgment). 5:00 REGULATION GAMES
5:01 In league play, it is a regulation game if it is called by the umpire due to darkness, rain or other
cause which in the umpire’s judgment interfered with further play, provided that:
a) four (4) or more innings have been played, or
b) three and one half (3 1/2) innings shall constitute a legal game if the home team is ahead at
the end of the half (1/2) inning, or before the end of the fourth (4th) inning if the home team
is ahead.
In the event of a partial inning beyond 4 innings, if the visiting team has not completed
batting or the visiting team is ahead, you would revert back to the last completed inning.
If one‐half inning is completed and home team is ahead the game is ended at that point
with the home team winning.
5.02 In the event that a game is halted before completion of three and one‐half (3‐1/2) or four
innings as outlined in rule 5.01, due to rain, darkness, protest, tie, or any other cause, it must be
resumed from the point of termination when the game is rescheduled by league officials with
as nearly the same lineup as possible (League play only).
WARNING: DO NOT VIOLATE ANY PITCHING RULE 6.00 PITCHING RULES
6:01 Windmill pitchers shall be governed by high school federation rules.
6:02 The pitcher may take the ball behind the back on the backswing of the pitching delivery.
6:03 The pitcher may use a windmill or slingshot type pitch or make a complete revolution in the
delivery.
6:04 The pitcher must not make any motion to pitch without immediately delivering the ball to the
batter.
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6:05 The pitcher must not use a pitching motion in which, after having the ball in both hands in the
pitching position, the pitcher removes one hand from the ball and returns the ball to both
hands in front of the body.
6:06 The pitcher must not make a stop or reversal of the forward motion after separating the hands.
6:07 The pitcher must not make two revolutions of the arm on the windmill pitch.
A pitcher may drop the arm down to the side and to the rear (no higher than shoulder high)
before starting the windmill motion provided that she does not make two complete
revolutions.
6:08 The delivery must be an underhanded motion with the hand below the hip and the pitchers
palm pointing downward.
6:09 The release of the ball must be on the first forward swing of the pitching arm past the hip. The
release must have a complete, smooth follow‐through with no abrupt stop of the arm near the
hip.
6:10 The pitcher must not make another revolution after releasing the ball.
6:11 Any pitcher playing in the same ball game may return to the mound one (1) time.
If a game is delayed for any reason, she may be allowed to continue.
WARNING: DO NOT VIOLATE ANY PITCHING RULE OR RE‐ENTRY RULE
6:12 In local league and tournament play a pitcher may not pitch in more than three (3) games in a
day (Minor and Freshman League Only).
NOTE: There are NO pitching limitations in the Sophomore, Junior and Senior Leagues.
6:13 The strike shall be the area between the players knees and armpits. A called strike in the
judgment of the umpire is final and no protest will be allowed.
6:14 If the pitcher desires to walk a batter intentionally, all pitches must be legally delivered to the
batter.
NOTE: A pitchout for the purpose of intentionally walking a batter is not considered an
illegal pitch.
Rolling the ball will not be permitted after one warning; the pitcher will be replaced, and
cannot return as a pitcher in that game.
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6:15 Pitching distances from the point of home plate to the front of the pitching rubber, shall be governed by National High School Federation Rules (with age specific modifications). Currently, measurements are as follows: a) Farm League (ages 5‐8) – 46 feet. b) Minor League (ages 9‐10) – 35 feet. c) Freshman (ages 11‐12) – 40 feet. d) Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors (ages 13‐19) – 43 feet. 6:16 When a pitcher is turned in on a line‐up card (or any new pitcher who toes the rubber and throws a warm up pitch to begin a new inning), she is the pitcher of record and shall pitch to the batter then at bat, or any substitute batter, until such batter is put out or reaches first base before she can be replaced or substituted and she will be charged with having pitched in the game (unless the new pitcher becomes injured or ill, during warm‐up’s, and she will not be charged with any innings pitched). Refer to Common Rule 3:04 NOTE: Once an illegal pitcher toes the rubber and throws a warm‐up pitch and the opposing manager protests, the game is forfeited at that point.
P = PIVOT NP = NON‐PIVOT
STARTING POSITION = BLACK
FINISHING POSITION = WHITE
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7:00 FORFEITURE AND PROTESTS
7:01 Should questions arise as to the interpretation of the playing rules, only the manager/head
coach may appeal.
7:02 A team failing to field at least nine (9) uniformed players (10 players for Farm, Minor and
Freshman Leagues) within fifteen minutes after the scheduled game time shall forfeit the game.
A forfeit shall count in league standings. Teams dropping out of the league will have the
results of their previous games discarded (League play only ‐ See Tournament Section for
tournament rules).
7:03 A team that does not complete its schedule will not be allowed to put a player on the all‐star
team.
7:04 Playing illegal players or pitchers will result in forfeiture of games in which players or pitchers
participate if protested by the opposing manager or coach.
Should both teams use illegal players or pitchers both teams will be credited with a loss.
A youth that is not an approved player on the playing roster is an illegal player.
If a player belongs to another Dizzy Dean team or league and participates in a game in
your league, she is illegal.
A pitcher who has exceeded her allotted number of innings is illegal and the game will
be forfeited if protested.
a) If a manager or coach knowingly plays a player that is illegal after being told to stop by the
local league, District Director, State Director or a National Director in that state, and
continues playing that illegal player, that team and/or organization shall lose their
franchise.
You cannot back up into the tournament bracket past the last game played.
In tournament play, only the last game played will be affected by forfeiture of the game.
7:05 An ineligible player is one who is legally a member of the team but who is ineligible to play or
pitch in a particular game or games because of an infraction of the rules, or because of a
previous violation or disciplinary action.
It is the duty of the manager to keep a record of his players and pitchers.
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7:06 The playing of an ineligible substitute in local league play will result in a protest if protested
by the manager of the opposing team before the completion of the game.
The penalty for the playing of an ineligible substitute will result in the replaying of the
game from the point of the infraction if the protesting manager’s team loses.
7:07 A protest which involves an umpire’s judgment may not be made.
The only legal protest is one in which a violation of playing rules has occurred or the use of
an illegal or ineligible player.
7:08 The protesting manager on a play situation must immediately notify the umpire that the game
is being played under protest.
Failure of the umpire to make this announcement shall not affect the validity of the protest.
a) In local league play, a protest based on a play situation shall be considered only if it is
placed in writing and submitted to the league president within forty‐eight (48) hours.
A fee (the amount to be determined by the local league) must accompany each protest.
This fee will be returned if the committee rules in favor of the protesting party.
The president shall appoint a committee of three (3) impartial managers or coaches from
another league, if possible, to act as the protest committee.
7:09 Protest that are made in local and State tournament play must be made to the umpire in chief
(on the field) who will in turn refer the protest to the tournament director.
When a Dizzy Dean State or National Director is not the “on‐site” tournament director, the
tournament director and umpire in chief (on the field) will then call the other members of
the protest committee.
The protest committee shall consist of three (3) members as follows:
a) Umpire in chief (or alternate umpire on the field if the umpire in chief made the call in
question).
b) The District Director, the State Director or the National Commissioner or one person
appointed by such at their respective tournament.
c) A third member associated with Dizzy Dean Baseball, Inc. but not connected with either
team, this member to be appointed by “b” above or his representative.
All other provisions of protest in tournament play to remain the same.
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The World Series protest committee shall consist of the National Director placed in charge of
the World Series tournament (tournament director) or person(s) appointed by such or the
National Commissioner.
7:10 Tournament protests may be made only on a misinterpretation of a rule and ineligibility of a
player or players (There is no protest fee in tournament play).
A protest based on the misinterpretation of a rule must be made before the next legal pitch.
All other protests including ineligibility or legality of a player or players must be made
before the team leaves the playing field.
Protest must be made to the umpire in chief.
The protest committee after hearing the protesting manager and the manager of the
opposing team shall make a decision and that decision will be final. There will be no
appeal.
7:11 Rained out or otherwise postponed regularly scheduled league games should be played within
seven (7) days, called by the league president.
Failure to comply will result in forfeiture of the game by the home team; or they may appeal
to the league president, who will then reschedule to suit the convenience of both teams.
7:12 In local play only, a team may file a protest on grounds of ineligibility of a player or pitcher
within forty‐eight (48) hours after the completion of the game.
NOTE: Only the game or games protested will be considered, and all protest of this nature
must be in writing within forty‐eight (48) hours.
7:13 Any team manager or their adult leader who withdraws a softball team from the playing field
under any circumstances, prior to the official completion of the game, or forfeits a game, shall
forfeit all rights to protest as described in this section.
They shall also forfeit this game by a score of 6 to 0 if 12 and under and 7 to 0 if 13 and up.
If a team concedes a game before its completion, the score at that time will be the recorded
score and stand as is, or with a minimum score of 7‐0 or 6‐0 depending on age group
involved.
This with the consent of the tournament director.
The pitcher will be charged with all innings actually pitched.
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7:14 Any player playing for more than one Dizzy Dean franchised organization will be declared
illegal for tournament play.
7:15 No tournament game may be forfeited unless by a District, State or National Director (In all
cases, a National Director or National Commissioner must be notified).
7:16 An appeal will be handled in this manner.
a) The manager will make her appeal to the plate umpire who will consult the base umpire.
b) The manager must identify the correct player by name or number and also the correct base
involved in the play.
No second chance if she names the wrong player or base. 8:00 SCHEDULES
8:01 A league is required to play a twelve (12) game Dizzy Dean schedule against Dizzy Dean
franchised teams to qualify an all‐star team for tournament play.
8:02 Leagues are encouraged to play an eighteen (18) game schedule against Dizzy Dean franchised
teams, exclusive of exhibition and practice games, when possible.
8:03 A team may play a double header, but each game should be six (6) innings in length.
(Sophomore, Junior, & Senior should be seven (7) innings in length).
8:04 Under no conditions can league officials set up a schedule of games which would require a
team to play more than four games in one day.
8:05 Exhibition and practice games are permitted, but all pitching rules must be followed.
8:06 Leagues may play an interlocking schedule.
8:07 Leagues should play at least two scheduled games a week.
8:08 Teams that are in different congressional districts may play in the same league or with another
state if necessary.
Players playing in adjoining states must apply for a release on a boundary release form and
be approved by both states (See National or State Director for clarification).
The boundary release form must be signed by a National Director from each state.
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9:00 SPECIAL RULES
9:01 No spectator shall be allowed on the playing field during the playing of any game. In the event
that spectators swarm on the playing field during the playing of any game, the umpire in chief
will request that the field be cleared by both managers within five (5) minutes under penalty of
having the game forfeited.
9:02 No adult will be allowed on the playing field of any game without the consent of the umpires;
and no persons except the officially registered players of the team, the manager and the coaches
will be allowed on the bench or in the dugout during the playing of any contest.
9:03 At least two (2) umpires shall be furnished for each game. You may use more if they are
available. All officials for District, State and World Series play must be at least 19 years old
unless approved by the National State Executive Board.
9:04 A softball player, manager, coach, umpire or game official will not be allowed to use tobacco
products, alcohol or profanity during the ballgame.
If, in the opinion of the umpires, a player or manager or coach or scorekeeper, conducts
them self in an unsportsmanlike manner or commits any act which may maim or injure an
opposing player, if deemed deliberate, shall be ejected from the game.
A manager, coach or player that is ejected may not return to the game and must leave the
dugout or bench for that game and the following game.
When a manager, coach or player is ejected, he/she must sit out that game and the next
scheduled game.
The Tournament Director shall have the authority to remove any manager, coach or player
for the remainder of the tournament for any flagrant unsportsmanlike conduct.
9:05 No manager, player, substitute or coach shall at any time, whether from the bench, the coach’s
box or on the playing field or elsewhere:
(a) Incite or try to incite by word or sign a demonstration by spectators.
(b) Use language, which will in any manner, refer to or reflect upon opposing player’s name,
number or position, or an umpire or any spectator.
(c) Call “time” or employ any word or phrase or commit any act while the ball is alive and in
play for the obvious purpose of trying to make the pitcher commit a balk.
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9:06 In league play all ground rules must be given on paper to the visiting manager and coach.
Only those rules will be honored.
You cannot make up ground rules as the game progresses.
These ground rules must be filed with the league president before the schedule begins.
9:07 In tournament play all ground rules will be covered between coaches and umpires before
each game.
9:08 The home club must have their pitcher warmed up and ready to pitch after eight (8) warm up
pitches or two (2) minutes immediately after the umpire notifies the teams to play ball.
9:09 Any runner is out when she does not slide or attempt to avoid the fielder who has the ball in
the proximity of the base and is waiting to make the tag, or if she maliciously runs into a
fielder.
9:10 No courtesy runner at any time.
9:11 No artificial noisemakers allowed. Penalty: Offender will be removed after one (1) warning.
9:12 Any player, manager or coach ejected from the game must sit out the remainder of that game
and the next scheduled game.
9:13 The host team will furnish trophies for all State and World Series Tournaments:
a) A first place individual trophy being a minimum of 8” tall.
b) A second place individual trophy being a minimum of 6” tall.
c) A third place individual trophy or medallion.
d) A sportsmanship trophy must be awarded.
It is recommended that a first, second and third place team trophy be furnished.
9:14 All members of an all‐star team, eight (8) and under will receive a trophy or certificate for State
and World Series Tournament. 10:00 TEAMS
10:01 Each team shall consist of a maximum of eighteen (18) uniformed players.
10:02 Once a player is on a team roster she is not allowed to transfer from team to team, league to
league, or district to district, without a written release from the league president, and the
approval of the State Director and the National State Executive Board.
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10:03 Teams that are now operating under another organizational name that come into the Dizzy
Dean Softball program shall be allowed to retain their eligible players who were on the team
roster the year before. The only change you have to make to convert the team into Dizzy Dean
Softball is to make application for a franchise and be approved by the National State Executive
Board or National Commissioner. 11:00 ALL‐STAR TEAMS
11:01 A player must be a member of a franchised Dizzy Dean Softball team and participate in at least
one‐half of the teams scheduled games to be eligible for the all‐star team.
Violation of this rule will make such all‐star team ineligible.
EXCEPTION: A player injured in play after becoming a member of the all‐star team can be
replaced provided it is agreeable with all managers involved in the selection of
the team and approved by the National State Executive Board.
11:02 Each team should have at least one player on the all‐star team. It is recommended that the
winning manager of the league manage the all‐star team and choose his/her coaches and the
remaining players he/she desires to fill out his/her roster.
11:03 Eighteen (18) players ages 5 and up are allowed.
Once a player has been named to the all‐star team, she cannot be replaced unless she
becomes sick, injured or moves away.
Replacement players will be allowed between tournaments to fill roster to original number
of players using criteria as set forth in the rule book for player selection.
National State Executive Board or National Commissioner must approve all replacement
players.
No player can be chosen as a bat girl.
11:04 Nine team leagues shall designate at the beginning of the season how their teams will be
grouped for all‐star selections.
11:05 A league with fewer than eight teams can have one (1) all‐star team.
Leagues with more than eight teams must have two (2) or more all‐star teams.
11:06 Leagues of less than four (4) teams that have been approved by the state director may select an
all‐star team.
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11:07 A league may enter an all‐star team or league winner in tournament play.
11:08 No player may be selected for more than one Dizzy Dean Softball tournament team.
11:09 A player or team cannot participate in two (2) tournaments at the same time.
Tournament starts with the first pitch of game one.
11:10 Any player who plays on a pick‐up or tournament team before league play ends must not miss
any league games or they will not be eligible for all‐star/tournament team play.
11:11 Any league or organization that ends their season play prior to May 15th will not be eligible for
tournament play.
11:12 Requirements: Teams participating in a Dizzy Dean World Series
a) Proof of Birth.
b) Proof of Insurance.
c) A Medical Release Form.
d) Team Photo: All names written on back of the photo.
Identify each person as they appear on the front from left to right.
e) Scorebooks from the State Tournament.
f) Your Tournament Team Roster (properly signed and notarized).
g) Your World Series entry form (properly signed).
11:13 Teams who do not field enough players for a tournament game will be ruled as abandoning the
tournament and shall no longer be eligible for additional tournaments.
If you drop out of District Tournament play, you will be ineligible for State or World Series
play.
If you drop out of state tournament play, you are not eligible for World Series play.
This includes pool play.
You must complete every tournament game you enter.
See Common Rule 7:13; Refer to Common Rule 7:15
NOTE: Names on the tournament and World Series rosters must Be the same as they are on
the proof of birth.
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COMMON RULES 11:14 Once a player is named to the tournament team/all‐star team she cannot be replaced once a
tournament starts unless she becomes sick, injured or moves away.
A player who simply quits the team cannot be replaced.
Replacement players will be allowed between tournaments to fill roster to the original
number of players using the criteria as set forth in the rules for player selection.
A National Director from your state, the National Commissioner or the National State
Executive Board must approve all replacement players.
11:15 A team that fails to fulfill its obligation to the tournament, (i.e. opening ceremonies, pool play,
consolation bracket, etc.) will be forfeited out of the tournament and their appearance fee will
not be refunded.
11:16 Teams who do not field enough players for a tournament game in pool play will be ruled as
abandoning the tournament and all their games will be scored 6 to 0 or 7 to 0 depending on age
group. Refer to Common Rule 7:15
11:17 All teams including the host must qualify in pool play to advance to the championship bracket. 12:00 PLAYER ELIGIBILITY 12:01 Dizzy Dean Softball for a player’s age group shall be open to any approved youth whose
birthday falls before January 1st of the current year.
A player may play up one age group in local or tournament play. She cannot play down in
tournament play.
EXAMPLE: An 11 or 12 year old can play on a 14‐year‐old and under team. She may not drop down and play on a 12 and under All Star team. 12:02 Only approved youth who are amateurs are eligible for Dizzy Dean Softball competition.
12:03 Amateur is defined here to be in accordance with the rules of the high school athletic
association.
NOTE: League presidents or managers in doubt of violating the amateur status of a player are cautioned to contact their state high school athletic association to ascertain its ruling or policy, which would affect the athlete. 13:00 BIRTH CERTIFICATES
13:01 Dates of birth shall be certified by birth certificate or other legally accepted proof of age to a
league official (president) prior to the league’s first regularly scheduled game. A legible copy
of a birth record will be accepted provided it is stamped and notarized as a true copy of same,
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signed by one or both of the parents of the player.
This requirement will not be necessary, if the birth record is a certified copy and was issued
by the state, county, parish or United States Government.
A valid driver’s license is an acceptable proof of age.
13:02 Players not legally adopted but using a name different from that which appears on the
certificate will be eligible provided that a notarized statement of this fact is made before a
probate judge or clerk of court and statement attached to the birth certificate with the signature
and seal of the probate judge or clerk of court.
13:03 Managers of teams participating in tournament play must have in their possession at all times
proof of date of birth as stated above.
These records are to be inspected by a credentials committee appointed by the tournament
director prior to the tournament.
These records are to be presented at all tournaments. 14:00 PLAYER REGISTRATION
14:01 All leagues participating in tournament play are required to file a roster of players of each team
in each league with the league president and state director on or before April 15th for players
five (5) through twelve (12) years of age.
14:02 All leagues participating in tournament play are required to file a roster of players of each team
in each league with the league president and state director on or before June 1st for
sophomores, juniors, and seniors.
14:03 The full name of the player, her date of birth, residence by street, road, etc. shall be included in
the registration.
14:04 Unless you are the host team for a Dizzy Dean World Series, you must complete a Dizzy Dean
ONLY State Tournament to be eligible for Dizzy Dean World Series play.
14:05 Communities or playgrounds participating in Dizzy Dean Softball must sanction all teams in
each age group that they choose to participate in.
EXAMPLE: If a community or playground would have enough youths to have five (5) teams
of 15‐16 year old players, they must sanction all five (5) teams.
Violation of this rule could result in the loss of your franchise.
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15:00 SELECTION OF PLAYERS
15:01 The National State Executive Board will determine league boundaries from which to select
players.
Each year (for players ages 12 & under), all players selected to a team (with the exception of
manager’s child and one (1) assistant) must be drafted, meaning all managers in an
organization shall have equal rights and opportunity to select any player in that
organization.
If the organization has multiple leagues (i.e. American, National, Continental, etc.), all
managers must draft from the same player pool at the same time and divide into leagues
after the selection process.
15:02 The National State Executive Board of Dizzy Dean Softball reserves the right to continue as a
player any youth:
Whose residence changes after becoming a member of a team in a league, or
Who lives outside the league’s boundaries even if the youth then resides in the territory of
another league.
15:03 Each league with the approval of the State Director and the National State Executive Board
shall determine its own system of selection of players. Refer to rule 15:01
15:04 In the rural areas where four (4) or more small communities come together to form a league, the
players within a ten (10) mile area belong to that team.
All players outside this area are free players and can play with whatever community they
choose.
15:05 All players ages 12 & under, who change franchised Dizzy Dean Baseball, Inc. organizations
without changing their legal residence, if the original organization offers their age group, will
be ineligible for tournament play for one (1) year.
In all cases including changing their legal residence, the National State Executive Board of
the state in which you reside, must approve this. Refer to Common Rule 7:04
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16:00 LEAGUE REGISTRATION
16:01 League’s affiliating themselves with this program must mail an Application for Sanction with
two (2) additional copies to your State Director by April 15th (ages 5‐12) and June 1st (ages 13‐
19).
a) A Team Certificate of Entry must be sent to the State Director for each team in your league.
The Team Certificate of Entry must match the leagues as submitted on your Application
for Sanction.
b) A copy of each leagues schedule must be sent to the state director.
c) A Tournament Team Roster must be in the office of the State Director one (1) week prior to
your first (1st) tournament (District or State).
All players on the Tournament Team Roster must have been listed on a previously
submitted Team Certificate of Entry.
16:02 The State Director must mail one (1) copy of the Application for Sanction and one (1) copy of
the Team Certificate of Entry in the same age group as the tournament team to the State
Secretary and the National Commissioner. The State Director must retain a copy of the
Application for Sanction, the Team Certificate of Entry and the Leagues Schedule and make
them readily available upon request to the National Commissioner or any Dizzy Dean
Tournament Director.
16:03 The State Secretary must mail one (1) copy of the Application for Sanction with the proper fees
to the National Treasurer no later than July 1 of the current year. 17:00 TEAM SPONSORS
17:01 Dizzy Dean Softball teams should be sponsored only by those organizations, firms or
companies whose activities or products are not detrimental to the welfare of the youth. 19:00 TOURNAMENTS
19:01 (Farm, Minor and Freshman League ) In all tournament play in order for a game to become a
complete game, it must be a full six (6) innings contest, regardless of the delay; and no other
tournament game may be started until the completion of the interrupted game.
EXCEPTION: The game will be called after the opposing team has been numerically eliminated by the run rule.
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19:02 (Sophomore, Junior and Senior League ) In all tournament play, in order for a game to become a complete game, it must be a full seven (7) innings contest, regardless of the delay; and no other tournament game may be started until the completion of the interrupted game.
EXCEPTION: If a team is leading its opponent by at least fifteen (15) runs at the end of the fourth inning or any inning thereafter (fifth inning for Sophomore, Junior and Senior Leagues), the game shall be terminated and the team in front declared the winner. This rule to apply in all local play and tournament play.
19:03 Tournament protests are covered in rules 7:04, 7:05, 7:09 and 7:10.
19:04 All‐star teams may have eighteen (18) players, one (1) manager and three (3) coaches.
19:05 All teams participating in tournament play coaches included will be required to wear the Dizzy
Dean Patch attached in a manner not to appear temporary and located in the same place on all
jerseys (either shoulder or breast pocket).
A number must appear on the back of the player’s jersey (Coaches not required). PENALTY: Violators will not be allowed to play. No other patches (i.e. USSSA, ASA, etc.) may be worn on a Dizzy Dean Softball tournament team uniform. 19:06 Re‐entry substitution will be allowed in all tournament play.
19:07 Tournament Team Rosters must be filled out by all teams participating in tournament play. This roster will include name, date of birth, age, address of players and the name of player’s team. 19:08 Each team must have two (5x7) team photographs with the players’ names written across the
back left to right as they appear in the photograph. A team photograph and a team roster of the
State Tournament Team must be turned in to the State Director on the opening day of the State
Tournament. There will be no changes to the roster after the tournament begins. The other
photograph will be kept by the manager.
19:09 Teams participating in tournament play must have a proof of birth as stated under rule 13:00 Birth Certificates in their possession. These records are to be inspected by a credentials committee prior to the tournament. The tournament director will appoint the credentials committee. These records are to be presented at all tournaments at the request of the tournament director. Scorebooks from the state tournament will be sent to the World Series Tournament Director by the State Director.
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19:10 Once a team has been certified as being eligible for tournament play, the team, as well as
individual players, can be questioned, and they may be disqualified if in violation of any rule
governing Dizzy Dean Softball.
State Directors of Dizzy Dean Softball reserve the right to remove any team found to be in
violation of any rules at any time.
19:11 It is the duty of the manager to keep a record of his eligible players and pitchers.
19:12 Pitching rules listed in sections 6:00 and 7:00 will apply in tournament play.
19:13 All District, State or World Series tournaments will be double elimination, three (3) game
guarantee or pool play.
Approved Dizzy Dean tournament brackets must be used in all tournament play.
19:14 If a state has only one (1) league, that league will be the state champion.
If there are two leagues only, these teams will play the best two out of three series.
19:15 The tournament host and All teams participating in tournament play must provide evidence of
the following insurance policies:
a) Excess Accident Insurance with a medical limit of at least $50,000. It is not acceptable for
each parent to provide individual evidence of health insurance for his or her child.
b) General Liability Insurance with an “each occurrence” limit of at least $1,000,000 combined
single limits for “bodily injury” and “property damage”. Such policy may not provide
“claims made” coverage and may not have an exclusion for lawsuits arising out of injuries
to athletic participants.
If a team does not purchase its General Liability insurance through the endorsed Dizzy
Dean insurance plan (see rulebook ad), it is required that the team’s General Liability
policy be endorsed to name Dizzy Dean Baseball, Inc. as an “Additional Insured”.
19:16 Tournament directors should obtain the very best umpires for their tournament. Two umpires
are required in tournament play.
19:17 All teams will draw for position in tournament play. The host team will have the choice of the
game time on opening day only. Thereafter they will revert to the position drawn.
19:18 If a manager has used all of his/her eligible players and a player is ejected, injured or becomes
ill and cannot continue, then the OPPOSING MANAGER must select one or more of the
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players on the bench who have already been in the game to replace the ejected, ill or injured
players.
An ejected player cannot return to the game.
WARNING: DO NOT VIOLATE ANY PITCHING RULE (see rule 3:03)
19:19 Every effort to avoid 1st round play of teams from same league should be made, and if it is a
National Tournament, same state team should be avoided.
19:20 All official scorebooks will be collected after each world series and sent with a picture of the
championship team to the secretary or treasurer of Dizzy Dean Baseball.
19:21 In the Minor Division, any base runner leaving the base before the ball reaches home plate is
out. (Umpires Decision)
19:22 In the Freshman, Sophomore, Junior and Senior Division, any base runner leaving the base
before the ball leaves the pitcher’s hand on the delivery is out. (Umpires Decision)
19:23 Hesitation: When a base runner is legitimately off base (in other words moving off a base after
a pitch or rounding a base after a hit, walk or dropped third strike, whichever is applicable for
the age group involved) the pitcher must allow sufficient time for the base runner to return to
the base, but once the pitcher has the ball in either hand in the pitchers circle, the runner must
move directly toward the next base or the last base touched without any motion by the pitcher.
a) The base runner cannot stand motionless or, after returning to the base, cannot move off
that base even if the pitcher is standing off the pitcher’s plate.
If the base runner does not respond as indicated, the umpire shall signal the base runner
out and the ball shall be declared dead.
If the ball is not in the pitcher’s circle or if a fake throw is made, the base runners are not
governed by this rule.
b) For purposes of this rule, being in the pitcher’s circle is defined as both feet within or
partially within the line (the feet may touch the line and extend outside the line).
If the pitcher is in the pitcher’s circle and a base runner is off the base, the pitcher is
considered to be making a play on the base runner when the throwing arm is raised or if any forward movement of the body is made toward the base runner.
Moving the head is not considered to be making a play on the base runner.
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FARM LEAGUE (Ages 5‐8 Years Old) All coaches and leagues must try to get rule interpretations and problems solved by their state and National Officers before contacting the Commissioner’s Office. In league play, Five (5) and Six (6) year olds may play coach pitch or bat off “T”. Five (5), Six (6), Seven (7) & Eight (8) year old farm league will play coach pitch in tournaments. Call your state director for clarification of any rule not covered in this book. The Farm League Division of Dizzy Dean Softball has been organized as a softball program for youth whose 5th, 6th, 7th, or 8th birthday falls before January first (1st) of the current year. Rules set forth in this book shall govern all tournament play. It is suggested that individual leagues follow these rules in local league play; however, they may be adapted to fit local league play at the option of each individual league. 1:00 THE PLAYING FIELD
1:02 The distance from the point of home plate to second base and from first to third base shall be eighty‐four (84) feet ten (10) inches. 1:05 The pitching circle will be ten (10) feet in diameter and the center will be forty‐six (46) feet from the back of home plate. 1:06 Halfway/safety line (30 feet) will be drawn in the base line from home to first and home to third. Infielders must stay behind this line until the ball is hit. PENALTY: Offensive manager gets choice of result of the play or a re‐pitch. 1:07 There will be a twenty (20) foot chalked arc from the first (1st) base line to the third (3rd) base line in front of home plate. The ball must be on or past this line to be fair; if not, it is a foul ball.
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2:00 EQUIPMENT
2:03 Tennis shoes or baseball shoes with RUBBERIZED cleats may be worn. NO METAL OR
PLASTIC CLEATS.
2:13 All batters and runners must wear NOSCAE approved batting helmets with chin strap. Any
batter who steps into the batter’s box without her headgear is awarded a strike. Any player
running the bases who deliberately removes her headgear (includes chin strap), in umpire’s
decision, is out. EXCEPTION: Home run over the fence or time out.
2:14 Catchers must wear a protective helmet with full earflaps, throat protector and mask NOCSAE
approved, shin guards (soccer shin guards are acceptable in Farm League only) and a chest
protector.
2:15 The official softball for the Farm League Division will be an optic yellow eleven (11) inch
maximum core MSP47 ball. 3:00 RE‐ENTRY SUBSTITUTION
3:05 An extra player (EP) is optional, but if one is used, it must be made known prior to the start of
the game and be listed on the scoring sheet in the regular batting order. If the EP is used, the
EP must be used the entire game. Failure to complete the game with eleven (11) batters as a
result of an injured or ejected player will not result in a forfeit of the game. See Common Rule
3:03.
3:06 The EP must remain in the same position in the batting order the entire game.
3:07 If an EP is used, all eleven (11) must bat and any ten (10) of those eleven (11) may play defense.
Defensive positions may be changed, but the batting order must remain the same.
3:08 Re‐entry substitution applies to the EP the same as any other player. 4:00 MANAGER AND COACHES
4:09 Each team will be allowed four (4) adults in the dugout, one (1) manager and three (3) coaches.
4:10 One defensive coach may be out of the dugout at the open end to instruct their defensive
players. No coaches or parents will be allowed to coach from off the playing field.
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FARM LEAGUE 5:00 REGULATION GAMES 5:03 A game shall be six (6) innings in duration. a) The game will be called after the opposing team has been numerically eliminated by the run rule. b) In case the score is tied at the end of the six (6) innings, the game shall go into extra innings until a winner is established or the game is called by the umpire. A team may concede without penalty (League or Tournament play). 5:04 There will be a maximum of one offensive and one defensive time out per inning with each time out being no more than one (1) minute in length. The scorekeeper will keep a log of time‐ outs. PENALTY: For a defensive violation, you will remove the player pitcher. For an offensive violation, you will change the batter. Player may re‐enter without violating substitution rule at the completion of the inning. DO NO VIOLATE ANY SUBSTITUTION RULE. 5:05 In local league play, any game called for bad weather after three (3) complete innings will be considered a complete game. If interrupted before three completed innings, the game will be rescheduled at the point of interruption. Tournament play will always be six (6) full innings. 6:00 PITCHING RULES 6:17 An offensive coach will pitch to their own batters. The coach may only coach the batter until
she reaches first (1st) base or after she leaves third (3rd) base.
The coach will be replaced after one warning of the violation and be replaced as pitching
coach for the remainder of the game. See Common Rule 4:03
6:18 The pitcher may pitch anywhere from in front of the 20 foot foul arc to the pitching circle.
The pitching coach may not cross the foul line or enter the pitching circle.
The pitching coach must keep one foot on or astraddle the pitching‐line.
PENALTY: For not standing on or astraddle the pitching‐line, the defensive team gets the
choice of the play or re‐bat.
6:19 Any batted ball that hits the pitching coach will be a dead ball and a no pitch. If the pitching
coach intentionally (in the umpire’s judgment) allows the ball to hit them, the batter will be out
and a dead ball called.
No runner may advance.
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6:20 The offensive coach (pitcher) must attempt to leave the field and try to pick up the batter’s bat.
The offensive coach (pitcher) that does not attempt to get off the field and interferes with the
defensive player to keep her from making a play will cause the batter to be out.
No runners advance.
6:21 Teams may play more than two games in one day with the approval of the Dizzy Dean National
State Executive Board or Tournament Director. 7:00 FORFEITURES, APPEALS AND PROTESTS
7:16 An appeal play will be handled in this manner. The manager will make her appeal to the plate
umpire who will consult the base umpire.
The manager must identify the correct player by name or number and also the correct base
involved in the play. No second chance if the manager names the wrong player or base. If
the manager is correct, the base runner is out.
Appeal must be made before the next pitch is thrown.
7:17 The umpire may call time‐out for injury or protest. These time‐outs will not be charged to a
team. 9:00 SPECIAL RULES
9:15 If a player is injured by being hit with a batted ball in the face, throat or head, time will be called immediately and all players will be awarded: a) One (1) base if player injured was an infielder. b) Two (2) bases if player injured was an outfielder. The awards are from the time of the pitch. Any other injury deemed serious enough in judgment of the umpire will be handled in the same manner. NOTE: THIS IS A JUDGMENT CALL AND CANNOT BE APPEALED OR PROTESTED. 9:16 6, 7, and 8 year old World Series may be pool play, double elimination or 3 game guarantee. A time limit is acceptable in pool play only. This must be approved by World Series Committee or National Commissioner. 9:17 If a batter squares to bunt and then swings, she will be called out (umpires decision). 9:18 A batter will not be called out on a fouled third strike if not caught. 9:19 No infield fly rule. 9:20 No stealing. No walks.
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FARM LEAGUE 10:00 TEAMS 10:04 All ages 5 thru 8 will be allowed eighteen (18) players whose names shall be registered with the league president by April 15th on league roster forms. 10:05 Managers may not sign new players after April 15th for ages 5 thru 8. A violation of this rule will make the player ineligible for tournament selections and reason for protest in local or tournament play. 11:00 ALL‐STAR TOURNAMENT TEAMS 11:18 In all World Series and tournament play, in order for a game to become a complete game, it must be a full six (6) inning contest, regardless of the delay; and no other tournament game can be started until the completion of the interrupted game. All games shall be six (6) innings in duration unless the losing manager wishes to concede without penalty. EXCEPTION: A game will be called when the opposing team has been numerically eliminated. This rule to apply in all local league play and all tournament play. 11:19 Teams may play more than two (2) games in one (1) day with the approval of the Dizzy Dean National State Executive Board. 11:20 District, State and World Series tournaments will be held each year. Each tournament will have two (2) separate age groups (6U and 8U). 11:21 Players may participate up in an older age group but will not be allowed to participate in a lower group. EXAMPLE: If a 6 year old plays in an 8‐year‐old league, she may not drop down and play as a 6‐year‐old all‐star. 11:22 A player must be a member of a franchised Dizzy Dean program and participate in half (1/2) of her teams scheduled games to be eligible for the all‐star team. 11:23 All‐star teams may have eighteen (18) players, (1) manager and three (3) coaches on the team. A team must field ten (10) players in tournament play at all times. PENALTY: FORFEIT. 20:00 OFFENSE 20:01 After one warning per game per player for slinging her bat, the batter will be out, a dead ball called, no runners advance. 20:02 In tournament play an offensive batter will receive five (5) pitches before being declared out. She will be called out on three (3) swinging strikes. If fifth (5th) pitch is fouled and not caught, she may continue to bat. If fifth (5th) pitch is fouled and caught, it is an out. If the fifth (5th) pitch or 3rd strike is a bunted foul, the batter is out. 20:03 Any base runner leaving the base before the ball reaches home plate is out (umpire’s decision). The ball is dead and all other runners return to base occupied prior to pitch. The pitch will not count. ~ 51 ~
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FARM LEAGUE 20:04 If a runner misses a base, it will be an appeal play to the umpire (See appeals and protests). 20:05 It is not an out in Farm League play age 5 & 6, if a batter has one foot entirely out of the batter’s box when contact with the ball is made. Delay dead ball, defese gets choice of the play or re‐bat. 20:06 There will be a maximum of five (5) runs per inning in both local league and tournament play. 21:00 DEFENSE 21:01 No rolling the ball intentionally will be allowed.
No outs will be allowed by rolling the ball. Runners will automatically be safe if the defensive team rolls the ball (Umpire’s decision). 21:02 The infield fly rule will not be in effect.
21:03 Any base runner leaving the base before the ball reaches home plate is out (umpire’s decision).
The ball is dead and all other runners return to the base occupied prior to pitch. The pitch will not count. 21:04 Only ten (10) players on the field (four (4) outfielders).
21:05 The defensive player listed as pitcher will stay in the ten (10) foot circle until ball is hit.
The player may have one foot outside of the circle. PENALTY: Offense gets choice of the play or re‐bat.
21:06 Play shall not be stopped by the defensive team heading off or stopping the front‐runner.
Any other runner may continue at his own risk. Any play made on a runner other than the front‐runner will release the front‐runner. Other runners may continue. If a runner misses a base, it will be an appeal play to the umpire (See appeals and protests). 21:07 In league play if a team has less than ten (10) players, the manager may decide which
position(s) to leave vacant on defense.
EXCEPTION: Pitcher and catcher.
21:08 Five (5) and six (6) year old teams may have two (2) coaches on defense and they must remain
behind the outfielders in foul territory until the play is over.
PENALTY: Delay dead ball option to the offense when play is complete.
21:09 The defensive catcher must be in a direct line no more than 10 feet behind home plate to make
a play on a batted ball.
PENALTY: Offensive team gets a choice of the play or re‐bat.
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Compliments
Of
TENNESSEE DIZZY DEAN SOFTBALL National Directors Ronnie Berry * Bobby Dunn Gary St. Clair
State President Danny Crowe
Vice President Rusty Romito
Secretary Roger Stevens
Treasurer Sylvia Berry
Umpire Coordinators Kim Crowe ‐ Ronnie Berry
Gold Circle Earl Rayburn
www.tndizzydeanbaseball.com
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Compliments
Of
MISSISSIPPI DIZZY DEAN SOFTBALL
National Directors Billy J. Powell * Danny E. Phillips Peggy Ramsey * Richard Ellis Brent Frey
State Director Teresa Bagwell
State President Tommy Bledsoe
HOME OF DIZZY DEAN
www.msdizzydean.org
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MINOR LEAGUE (AGES 10 AND UNDER) All coaches and leagues must try to get rule interpretations and problems solved by their state and
national officers before contacting the Commissioner’s office.
The Minor League Division of Dizzy Dean Softball has been organized as a softball program for youth whose 9th or 10th birthday falls before January first (1st) of the current year.
Rules set forth in this book shall govern all tournament play.
It is suggested that individual leagues follow these rules in local league play; however, they
may be adapted to fit local league play at the option of each individual league.
1:00 THE PLAYING FIELD
1:08 The Minor League pitching distance shall be thirty‐five (35) feet from the point of home plate
to the front of the pitching rubber. 2:00 EQUIPMENT
2:16 Catchers must wear a protective helmet with full earflaps, throat protector and mask NOCSAE
approved, shin guards and a chest protector.
2:17 The official softball for the Minor League Division will be an optic yellow eleven (11) inch
MSP47 ball. 3:00 RE‐ENTRY SUBSTITUTION
3:05 An extra player (EP) is optional, but if one is used, it must be made known prior to the start of
the game and be listed on the scoring sheet in the regular batting order.
If the EP is used, the EP must be used the entire game.
Failure to complete the game with eleven (11) batters as a result of an injured or ejected
player will not result in a forfeit of the game. See Common Rule 3:03
3:06 The EP must remain in the same position in the batting order the entire game.
3:07 If an EP is used, all eleven (11) must bat and any ten (10) of those (11) may play defense.
Defensive positions may be changed, but the batting order must remain the same.
3:08 Re‐entry substitution applies to the EP the same as any other player.
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4:00 MANAGER AND COACHES
“SEE COMMON RULES”
5:00 REGULATION GAMES
5:01 In league play, it is a regulation game if it is called by the umpire due to darkness, rain or other
cause which in the umpire’s judgment interfered with further play, provided that:
a) four (4) or more innings have been played, or
b) three and one half (3 1/2) innings shall constitute a legal game if the home team is ahead at
the end of the half (1/2) inning, or before the end of the fourth (4th) inning if the home team
is ahead.
In the event of a partial inning beyond 4 innings, if the visiting team has not completed
batting or the visiting team is ahead you would revert back to the last completed inning.
If one‐half inning is completed and home team is ahead the game is ended at that point
with home team winning.
5:03 A game shall be six (6) innings in duration.
a) The game will be called after the opposing team has been numerically eliminated by the
run rule.
b) In case the score is tied at the end of the six (6) innings, the game shall go into extra innings
until a winner is established or the game is called by the umpire.
A team may concede without penalty (League or Tournament play).
5:06 In the event that a game is halted before completion for any cause it must be resumed from the
point of termination when the game is rescheduled by league officials with as nearly the same
lineup as possible (League play only).
EXCEPTION: A game will be called when the opposing team has been numerically eliminated.
This rule to apply in all local league play and all tournament play.
WARNING: DO NOT VIOLATE ANY PITCHING RULES
5:07 There will be a maximum of five (5) runs per inning in both local league and tournament play.
5:08 A time limit is acceptable in local league play only (League rules must be stated).
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6:00 PITCHING RULES
6:22 In local league and tournament play, a pitcher cannot pitch in more than 3 games in a day.
9:00 SPECIAL RULES
9:21 A batter will not be called out on a fouled third strike if not caught.
9:22 Infield fly rule shall apply.
9:23 A base runner may steal more than one base at a time or may steal home at her own risk.
9:24 Any base runner leaving the base before the ball passes the batter is out (Umpires decision).
The pitch shall be declared a no pitch.
The ball is dead and no base runner shall advance.
9:25 Three strikes is an out even if the ball is dropped on the third strike.
The batter cannot advance to first on a dropped third strike.
9:26 The Minor Division will play with ten (10) players on defense.
REMINDER: There is a maximum of five (5) runs per inning in both local league and
tournament play. 10:00 TEAMS
10:06 All players must be registered with the league president by April 15th. A violation of this rule
will make the player/players ineligible for tournament team/all‐star selections and reason for
protest in local league and tournament play.
These rules must be followed in all
District, State, and World Series.
Dizzy Dean parks may use these rules
but are not required in
Local Invitational Tournaments.
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Compliments
Of ALABAMA DIZZY DEAN SOFTBALL
National Directors
Jimmy Wahl * Donnie Stone
Joe Chandler * Jim Dunn
Tommy Todd
State Director Coordinator
Tommy Todd
State Director
Donnie Stone
State President, Sec., Treas.
Jim Dunn
www.alabamadizzydean.com
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To order patches for your team: Contact the State or National Director for your State or contact Houston Suggs, P.O. Box 24, Cassville, GA 30123, Home: 770/382‐9904 / Cell: 770/606‐ 4621, Email: [email protected]
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FRESHMAN LEAGUE RULES (AGES 12 AND UNDER)
All coaches and leagues must try to get rule interpretations and problems solved by their state and
national officers before contacting the Commissioner’s office.
The Freshman League Division of Dizzy Dean Softball has been organized as a softball program for youth whose 11th or 12th birthday falls before January first (1st) of the current year.
Rules set forth in this book shall govern all tournament play.
It is suggested that individual leagues follow these rules in local league play; however, they
may be adapted to fit local league play at the option of each individual league. 1:00 THE PLAYING FIELD
1:09 The Freshman League pitching distance shall be forty (40) feet from the point of home plate to
the front of the pitching rubber. 2:00 EQUIPMENT
2:16 Catchers must wear a protective helmet with full earflaps, throat protector and mask NOCSAE
approved, shin guards and a chest protector.
2:18 The official softball for the Freshman Division will be an optic yellow twelve (12) inch
maximum core MSP47 ball. 3:00 RE‐ENTRY SUBSTITUTION
3:05 An extra player (EP) is optional, but if one is used, it must be made known prior to the start of
the game and be listed on the scoring sheet in the regular batting order.
If the EP is used, the EP must be used the entire game.
Failure to complete the game with eleven (11) batters as a result of an injured or ejected
player will not result in a forfeit of the game. See Common Rule 3:03
3:06 The EP must remain in the same position in the batting order the entire game.
3:07 If an EP is used, all eleven (11) must bat and any ten (10) of those eleven (11) may play defense.
Defensive positions may be changed, but the batting order must remain the same.
3:08 Re‐entry substitution applies to the EP the same as any other player.
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FRESHMAN 4:00 MANAGER AND COACHES “SEE COMMON RULES” 5:00 REGULATION GAMES
5:01 In league play, it is a regulation game if it is called by the umpire due to darkness, rain or other
cause which in the umpire’s judgment interfered with further play, provided that:
a) four (4) or more innings have been played, or
b) three and one half (3 1/2) innings shall constitute a legal game if the home team is ahead at
the end of the half (1/2) inning, or before the end of the fourth (4th) inning if the home team
is ahead (in the event of a partial inning beyond 4 innings, if the visiting team has not
completed batting or the visiting team is ahead you would revert back to the last completed
inning, if one‐half inning is completed and home team is ahead the game is ended at that
point with home team winning).
5:03 A game shall be six (6) innings in duration.
a) The game will be called after the opposing team has been numerically eliminated by the
run rule.
b) In case the score is tied at the end of the six (6) innings, the game shall go into extra innings
until a winner is established or the game is called by the umpire.
A team may concede without penalty (League or Tournament play).
5:06 In the event that a game is halted before completion for any cause it must be resumed from the
point of termination when the game is rescheduled by league officials with as nearly the same
lineup as possible (League play only).
EXCEPTION: A game will be called when the opposing team has been numerically eliminated.
This rule to apply in all local league play and all tournament play.
WARNING: DO NOT VIOLATE ANY PITCHING RULES
5:07 There will be a maximum of five (5) runs per inning in both local league and tournament play.
5:08 A time limit is acceptable in local league play only.
6:00 PITCHING RULES
6:22 In local league and tournament play, a pitcher cannot pitch in more than 3 games in a day.
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FRESHMAN
9:00 SPECIAL RULES
9:21 A batter will not be called out on a fouled 3rd strike if not caught.
9:22 Infield fly rule shall apply.
9:23 A base runner may steal more than one base at a time or may steal home at her own risk
9:25 Three strikes is an out even if the ball is dropped on the third strike.
The batter cannot advance to first on a dropped third strike.
9:27 Any base runner leaving the base before the ball leaves the pitchers hand on the delivery is out
(Umpires decision).
The pitch shall be declared a no pitch.
The ball is dead and no base runner shall advance.
9:28 The Freshman Division will play with ten (10) players on defense.
REMINDER: There is a maximum of five (5) runs per inning in both local league and tournament play. 10:00 TEAMS
10:06 All players must be registered with the league president by April 15th. A violation of this rule
will make the player/players ineligible for tournament team/all‐star selection and reason for
protest in local league and tournament play.
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Compliments
Of GEORGIA DIZZY DEAN SOFTBALL
National Directors
Frank Seabolt * Lamar Childers
Houston Suggs * Willis Waters
Chris Landry State Director Coordinator
Shane Champion State President
Chris Landry Vice President
Terry Darby Secretary
Denise Champion Treasurer
Frank Seabolt State Director of Umpires
Gene Wilson
www.dizzydeanga.org
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SOPHOMORE, JUNIOR AND SENIOR LEAGUES (SOPHOMORES AGES 14 AND UNDER) (JUNIORS AGES 16 AND UNDER) (SENIORS AGES 19 AND UNDER) All coaches and leagues must try to get rule interpretations and problems solved by their state and
national officers before contacting the Commissioner’s office.
The Sophomore, Junior and Senior League Division of Dizzy Dean Softball has been organized as a softball program for youth whose 13th or 14th, 15th or 16th, 17th, 18th or 19th birthday falls before
January first (1st) of the current year.
Rules set forth in this book shall govern all tournament play.
It is suggested that individual leagues follow these rules in local league play; however, they
may be adapted to fit local league play at the option of each individual league. 1:00 THE PLAYING FIELD
1:10 The Sophomore, Junior and Senior pitching distance shall be forty three (43) feet from the
point of home plate to the front of the pitching rubber. 2:00 EQUIPMENT
2:16 Catchers must wear a protective helmet with full earflaps, throat protector and mask NOCSAE
approved, shin guards and a chest protector.
2:19 The official softball for the Sophomore, Junior and Senior Divisions will be an optic yellow
twelve (12) inch maximum core MSP47 ball. 3:00 RE‐ENTRY SUBSTITUTION
3:05 An extra player (EP) is optional, but if one is used, it must be made known prior to the start of
the game and be listed on the scoring sheet in the regular batting order.
If the EP is used, the EP must be used the entire game.
Failure to complete the game with ten (10) batters as a result of an injured or ejected player
will not result in a forfeit of the game. See Common Rule 3:03
3:06 The EP must remain in the same position in the batting order the entire game.
3:07 If an EP is used, all ten (10) must bat and any nine (9) of those ten (10) may play defense.
Defensive positions may be changed, but the batting order must remain the same.
3:08 Re‐entry substitution applies to the EP the same as any other player.
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SOPHOMORE, JUNIOR AND SENIOR
4:00 MANAGER AND COACHES “SEE COMMON RULES” 5:00 REGULATION GAMES 5:01 In league play, it is a regulation game if it is called by the umpire due to darkness, rain or other
cause which in the umpire’s judgment interfered with further play, provided that:
a) Five (5) or more innings have been played.
b) Four and one half (4 1/2) innings shall constitute a legal game if the home team is ahead at
the end of the half (1/2) inning or before the end of the fifth (5th) inning if the home team is
ahead.
In the event of a partial inning beyond 5 innings, if the visiting team has not completed
batting or the visiting team is ahead you would revert back to the last complete inning.
If one half inning is completed and home team ahead, the game is ended at that point.
5:08 A time limit is acceptable in local league play only.
5:09 In the event that a game is halted before completion for any cause it must be resumed from the
point of termination when the game is rescheduled by league officials with as nearly the same
lineup as possible (League play only).
EXCEPTION: If a team is leading its opponent by at least fifteen (15) runs at the end of the fourth
(4th) inning or ten (10) runs at the end of the fifth (5th) inning the game shall be
terminated and the team in front declared the winner. This rule to apply in all
local league play.
WARNING: DO NOT VIOLATE ANY PITCHING RULES
5:10 Games shall be seven (7) innings.
a) In case the score is tied at the end of the seven (7) innings, the game shall go into extra
innings until a winner is established or the game is called by the umpire.
A team may concede without penalty (League or Tournament play).
5:11 There is no run limit per inning. 6:00 PITCHING RULES
6:23 There are no pitching limitations. A pitcher can pitch as many innings as desired in both local
league and tournament play.
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SOPHOMORE, JUNIOR AND SENIOR
9:00 SPECIAL RULES
9:21 A batter will not be called out on a fouled third strike if not caught.
9:22 Infield fly rule shall apply.
9:23 A base runner may steal more than one base at a time or may steal home at her own risk.
9:27 Any base runner leaving the base before the ball leaves the pitcher’s hand on the delivery is out
(Umpires decision).
The pitch shall be declared a no pitch.
The ball is dead and no base runners shall advance.
9:29 The catcher shall not be required to catch the third strike, except for a foul tip, if first (1st) base
is occupied with less than two (2) outs.
The batter is out and all the base runners advance at their own risk.
a) The catcher shall be required to catch the third (3rd) strike when there are two (2) outs or
when first base is unoccupied.
The batter may advance to first base with liability of being put out either by the catcher
touching the batter with the ball or throwing to first base for the put out, if the catcher
misses the third (3rd) strike.
All other base runners advance at their own risk with the liability of being put out.
9:30 The Sophomore, Junior, and Senior Division will play with nine (9) players on defense. 10:00 TEAMS
10:07 All players must be registered with the league president by June 1st. A violation of this rule
will make the player/players ineligible for tournament team/all‐star team selection and reason
for protest in local league and tournament play.
10:08 A manager may franchise a complete roster independent of a player selection system
NOTE: This team cannot add any players after their team Certificate of Entry is submitted and
must play at least a twelve (12) game schedule interlocking with other sanctioned Dizzy Dean
Softball teams.
10:09 Teams formed independent of a player selection system cannot add any player(s) for the
purpose of tournament play.
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Landry
Eyster, Skyler STARS, MS Melendrez, Rylee Smith Juliana ALL SOUTHAVEN
– Lewers,
McMahon, Mia Lizzy Lewers Lindsey Vinson, Tommy Bolker, Megan Baker, SERIES CHAMPIONS – Greer WORLD
Mark Vinson, OLD Wolf, Mattie Melton, Steve
McClendon, Macy 6 YEAR Avery 2011 ‐ Maddie (Coaches) left): left): left): (from (from
(from Row Row Row Back Front Middle
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5 & 6 YEAR OLD WORLD SERIES SOUTHAVEN, MS
Champion: Southaven All Stars, MS Runner‐Up: Hernando Thunder, MS Sportsmanship Award: Batesville Breeze, Batesville, MS World Series MVP: Avery Wolfe, Southaven All Stars, MS All Tournament Team: Lizzy Lewers Southaven, MS Megan Vinson Southaven, MS Avery Wolfe Southaven, MS Rylee Eyster Southaven, MS Christina Jeter Hernando, MS Brooklyn Ranson Hernando, MS Bailey Pippen Hernando, MS Julia Shaw Hernando, MS Ally Kay Scipper Batesville, MS Zoey Rippee Batesville, MS Layla Davis Batesville, MS MaKealey Wilson Batesville, MS 2012 – 5/6 Year Old World Series Greenbrook Park • Southaven, MS Report Date: 7/11/12 • Play 7/12/12 IMPORTANT INFORMATION All Teams Traveling To And From All Tournaments Must Have Their Insurance Policies In Their Possession. Coaches Are Responsible For Their Fans. DATES TO REMEMBER April 15 ‐ Managers may not sign new players after this date. April 15 ‐ Final date for franchising. April 15 ‐ Teams participating in tournament play must file roster with the state director. July 1 ‐ Submit all rule changes.
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Compliments
Of
FLORIDA DIZZY DEAN SOFTBALL
National Directors Dent L. Tullis * Grady Moore Dan Martin
State President Grady Moore
Vice President Dan Martin
Secretary Marjorie Tullis
Treasurer Don Wingard
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MS
Pair
Pickle Anna
HEAT,
Wes Anniston Pickle
Harris,
Harris, Logan, Molly HERNANDO –
Robbie Britney
Pair, Franklin,
Chris Campbell,
Edge, Jeter, Karen
Ben SERIES CHAMPIONS
Megan
WORLD
Jones, Broadway, Kennedy
OLD Jada Order): particular Ford,
8 YEAR – No
Kelley, Skylar
2011 ‐ Victoria Haley (Coaches left):
left): left):
(from
(from
(from
Row Row
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7 & 8 YEAR OLD WORLD SERIES SOUTHAVEN, MS Champion: Hernando Heat, MS Runner‐Up: Greenwood Crush, MS Sportsmanship Award: Greenwood Crush, MS World Series MVP: Anniston Pickle, Hernando Heat, MS All Tournament Team:
Anniston Pickle Hernando, MS Katelynn Atkinson Batesville, MS Abby Bell Southaven, MS Layla Huff Pinellas Park, FL Mary Anne McKnatt Southaven, MS Paja Newton Pinellas Park, FL Caroline Brock Greenwood, MS Gracee Hess Belle Chase, LA Anna Taylor Hudson Greenwood, MS Brooklyn Meladine Belle Chase, LA Ariyah Westbrook Jasper, AL Michael Ann Chandler Calhoun, MS Trynetti Chatman Jasper, AL Akayah Clark Calhoun, MS Bailey Russell Batesville, MS Alana Holley Pontotoc, MS Rayne Rippee Batesville, MS Skylyn Vaughn Pontotoc, MS Harlee Whitten Winona, MS Belle Ross Pontotoc, MS Hope Pierce Winona, MS Kendal Houpt Pontotoc, MS Isabella Morrow Batesville, MS
2012 – 7/8 Year Old World Series Greenbrook Park • Southaven, MS Report Date: 7/11/12 • Play 7/12/12 IMPORTANT INFORMATION All Teams Traveling To And From All Tournaments Must Have Their Insurance Policies In Their Possession. Coaches Are Responsible For Their Fans. DATES TO REMEMBER April 15 ‐ Managers may not sign new players after this date. April 15 ‐ Final date for franchising. April 15 ‐ Teams participating in tournament play must file roster with the state director. July 1 ‐ Submit all rule changes.
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FUNDRAISING WITH THE BRAVES
Brown, Hudson Hannah Alyssa
FL
Wolfenden, Caroline Worrell, PANTHERS, Elizabeth Dave Robertson PROJECT Robertson, GOSPEL Wolfenden, Cameron Wolfenden,
–
Megan Amy
Lundquist, Worrell, Kiahna Connell, Ashley
Danny SERIES CHAMPIONS Fowler, Hudson, WORLD Kaylee Hodges,
Chloe Bill
OLD Hodges,
Hodges Lundquist,
10 YEAR Frank Bailey :) Tiffany Graham, 2011 ‐ left): left): Kelsey (from
(from Row Row Shown: (Coaches Not Front Back
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9 & 10 YEAR OLD WORLD SERIES SOUTHAVEN, MS Champion: Gospel Project Panthers, FL Runner‐Up: Good Hope Elite, AL Sportsmanship Award: Calhoun Intimidators, MS World Series MVP: Megan Robertson, Gospel Project Panthers, FL All Tournament Team: Caroline Worrell Milton, FL Hannah Brown Milton, FL Megan Robertson Milton, FL Emily Botts Pontotoc, MS Mary Kate Harmon Pontotoc, MS Lindsey Coffey Pontotoc, MS MaKailey Speegle Good Hope, AL Skylar Tucker Good Hope, AL Erika Woodall Good Hope, AL Caleigh Bass Grassy, AL Caleigh Yates Grassy, AL Anna Beth Lucius Calhoun, MS Abbey Casey Calhoun, MS Khazraj Ivy Pontotoc, MS Sara Beth Brown Pontotoc, MS 2012 – 9/10 Year Old World Series Greenbrook Park • Southaven, MS Report Date: 7/11/12 • Play 7/12/12 IMPORTANT INFORMATION All Teams Traveling To And From All Tournaments Must Have Their Insurance Policies In Their Possession. Coaches Are Responsible For Their Fans. DATES TO REMEMBER April 15 ‐ Managers may not sign new players after this date. April 15 ‐ Final date for franchising. April 15 ‐ Teams participating in tournament play must file roster with the state director. July 1 ‐ Submit all rule changes.
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Logan, Shaina
TN Brooke Carter, Free SHOCKERS, Abby
CHICK ‐ Aron,
CAL –
Armstrong Jessica LaDestiny Abbie Patton, May, Roger Bullard, Patton, Avery SERIES CHAMPIONS Tommy WORLD Paige Graves,
Caylee Leachman, Chassidy OLD Doug Bullard, Aron,
Armstrong, Caviness, 12 YEAR 2011 ‐ Jeremy Darby Essence left): left): Shown): (from
(from (Not
Row Row Front Back Russell Coaches
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11 & 12 YEAR OLD WORLD SERIES SOUTHAVEN, MS Champion: Cal‐Chick Shockers, MS Runner‐Up: Pinellas Park All Stars, FL Sportsmanship Award: Murphy, NC World Series MVP: Essence Armstrong, Cal‐Chick Shockers, MS All Tournament Team: Carly Gonzalez Pinellas Park, FL Ashley Blend Pinellas Park, FL Kaylen Stoner Southaven, MS Shannon Campbell Southaven, MS Briana Moore Fulton, MS Holly Maxey Fulton, MS Alex Williamson Bartlett, TN Madison Wier Bartlett, TN Sydney Morgan Batesville, MS Morgan Parker Batesville, MS Kaylee Herring Pontotoc, MS Leah Jones Pontotoc, MS Megan Golden Murphy, NC Avery Satterfield Murphy, NC Josie McDonald Cullman, AL Meredith McPherson Cullman, AL Abbie Patton Bruce, MS Avery Bullard Bruce, MS Essence Armstrong Bruce, MS 2012 – 11/12 Year Old World Series Greenbrook Park • Southaven, MS Report Date: 7/11/12 • Play 7/12/12 IMPORTANT INFORMATION All Teams Traveling To And From All Tournaments Must Have Their Insurance Policies In Their Possession. Co ches Are Responsible For Their Fans. DATES TO REMEMBER April 15 ‐ Managers may not sign new players after this date. April 15 ‐ Final date for franchising. April 15 ‐ Teams participating in tournament play must file roster with the state director. July 1 ‐ Submit all rule changes.
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Terry Brower,
Treveka Maggan STARS, MS ALL Braytley, Jordan Madison Drummond, Terrell, SOUTHAVEN –
Wahl,
Allison Terrell Roberts, Mike Taylor Boettcher, Allie SERIES CHAMPIONS Drummond, Winchell, WORLD Hodge, Pace
OLD Brower, Matt Kolwyck Ware, Shelby Hester, Kaylinn 14 YEAR Kylee Kayla 2011 ‐ left): left): (from
(from Thomas Jim Boettcher, Row Row Hailee Coaches: Front Back
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13 & 14 YEAR OLD WORLD SERIES SOUTHAVEN, MS Champion: Southaven All Stars, MS Runner‐Up: Jasper Tomboyz, TN Sportsmanship Award: Jasper Tomboyz, TN World Series MVP: Hailee Kolwyck, Southaven All Stars, MS All Tournament Team: Kelsey Robertson Pontotoc, MS Cassie Homan Pontotoc, MS Jill Smith Houston, MS Alexis McShan Houston, MS Emily Hupp Bartlett, TN Morgan Hitchcock Bartlett, TN Summer Estes Collierville, MS Elena Maxwell Collierville, MS Cassidy Massey Hernando, MS Hailee Kolwyck Southaven, MS Madison Drummond Southaven, MS Pace Boettcher Southaven, MS Allison Terrell Southaven, MS 2012 – 13/14 Year Old World Series Greenbrook Park • Southaven, MS Report Date: 7/11/12 • Play 7/12/12 IMPORTANT INFORMATION All Teams Traveling To And From All Tournaments Must Have Their Insurance Policies In Their Possession. Coaches Are Responsible For Their Fans. DATES TO REMEMBER June 1 ‐ Managers may not sign new players after this date. June 1 ‐ Final date for franchising. June 1 ‐ Teams participating in tournament play must file roster with the state director. July 1 ‐ Submit all rule changes.
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Alexis Springer, Avery
Anderson, Chelsea Gates MS Josie HEAT, Edmondson, Gates Chloe Tapley, HOUSTON –
Hill, Laufenberg, Grace Coach David Alaina
Jadie Lancaster, Oswalt, Anderson, SERIES CHAMPIONS Richie Bailey
Marcus WORLD Dendy, OLD Audi Cooper, Coach Tapley, Coach 16 YEAR Yasmeen
Lancaster, 2011 ‐ Taylor Coach Cass left): left): (from
(from Cooper, Row Row Front Back
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15 & 16 YEAR OLD WORLD SERIES SOUTHAVEN, MS
Champion: Houston Heat, MS Runner‐Up: Southaven All Stars, MS Sportsmanship Award: Marshall County Chaos, MS World Series MVP: Chloe Tapley, Houston Heat, MS
All Tournament Team: Chloe Tapley Houston, MS Bailey Oswalt Houston, MS Chelsea Gates Houston, MS Josie Anderson Houston, MS Alaina Hill Houston, MS Avery Springer Houston, MS Shelby Wilson Southaven, MS Kimberly Austin Southaven, MS Haley Thompson Southaven, MS Taylor Crippen Southaven, MS Teri Kimbrough Byhalia, MS Makayla Kelley Byhalia, MS Deleina Alverez Byhalia, MS Nicole Nixon Byhalia, MS
2012 – 15/16 Year Old World Series Greenbrook Park • Southaven, MS
Report Date: 7/11/12 • Play 7/12/12 IMPORTANT INFORMATION All Teams Traveling To And From All Tournaments Must Have Their Insurance Policies In Their Possession. Coaches Are Responsible For Their Fans. DATES TO REMEMBER June 1 ‐ Managers may not sign new players after this date. June 1 ‐ Final date for franchising. June 1 ‐ Teams participating in tournament play must file roster with the state director. July 1 ‐ Submit all rule changes.
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Amber Ivory,
AL Bonner, ROOKIES,
JASPER –
McCollum Chelsea Nix, Autumn Lollar, MeJah LaRay SERIES CHAMPIONS Tania Ivory, Fowler, WORLD Breanna Marbury, OLD
18 YEAR Doug Kennedy, Willie Moore Thomas, Emilee Kennedy 2011 ‐ Karla Shaquille Morris, Aaliyah (Coaches):
left):
left): left) (from (from
(from Row Row Row Front Middle Back
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17 & 18 YEAR OLD WORLD SERIES SOUTHAVEN, MS
Champion: Jasper Rookies, AL Runner‐Up: Bartlett Terror, MS Sportsmanship Award: Bartlett Terror, MS World Series MVP: Shaquille Morris, Jasper Rookies, AL All Tournament Team:
Shaquille Morris Jasper, AL MeiJah McCollum Jasper, AL Autumn Bonner Jasper, AL Chelsea Nix Jasper, AL Emilee Fowler Jasper, AL Amber Ivory Jasper, AL Tania Ivory Jasper, AL Paige Taylor Bartlett, TN Katherine Hupp Bartlett, TN Katie Bell Bartlett, TN Lauren Bell Bartlett, TN Alex Johnson Bartlett, TN 2012 – 17/18 Year Old World Series
Greenbrook Park • Southaven, MS Report Date: 7/11/12 • Play 7/12/12
IMPORTANT INFORMATION All Teams Traveling To And From All Tournaments Must Have Their Insurance Policies In Their Possession. Coaches Are Responsible For Their Fans. DATES TO REMEMBER June 1 ‐ Managers may not sign new players after this date. June 1 ‐ Final date for franchising. June 1 ‐ Teams participating in tournament play must file roster with the state director. July 1 ‐ Submit all rule changes.
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